Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akechi at a distance.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Akechi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chai throws a hook but Akechi blocks it.
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Akechi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sparks mma in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi staying out of range there.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Akechi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Akechi takes one on the button.#T1#
Chai throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akechi is looking for the big counter here.
Chai throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
And Akechi responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai scores with a jab.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Akechi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chai's guard.
Chai seems keen to control Akechi's posture.#SU2#
Akechi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Akechi moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Akechi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Akechi throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Akechi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akechi slips a straight right by Chai.#T3#
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Donk. Chai catches Akechi right on the button with a cross.
Chai throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Akechi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akechi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
A big right from Chai misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Akechi misses.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Akechi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Chai has Akechi pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Akechi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akechi slips a jab from Chai.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Akechi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai backing away here, and Akechi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Akechi moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Akechi is looking for the big counter here.
Akechi lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akechi! But no joy.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Akechi moved out of range.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Akechi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Akechi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Akechi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akechi slips under a jab.
Akechi unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chai looks to land a combination. Akechi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Akechi slips under a jab.
Akechi throws a counter combo.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akechi has time to react.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Akechi closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Akechi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akechi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Akechi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Chai. #T2##CL2#
Akechi drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Akechi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akechi backwards.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Akechi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akechi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akechi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Akechi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Akechi counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Akechi moves into the clinch.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai working aggressively here. #BC2#
Akechi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Akechi lands.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akechi counters with a two punch combo.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai lands with a hook. Akechi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Akechi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akechi doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Akechi slips a jab from Chai.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai scores with a body shot.
Chai misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely.
Akechi throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Akechi gets a clinch.
Chai working aggressively here. #BC2#
Akechi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akechi counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Akechi to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akechi back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akechi 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 Chai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Akechi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chai to the mat! Chai manages to get full guard.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Chai continues to stall.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Chai is trying to control the position but Akechi postures up.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chai is controlling Akechi's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jubei Akechi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akechi tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akechi moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Akechi unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akechi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai lands a nice hook to Akechi's body. Akechi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Akechi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akechi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Chai misses with an uppercut
enabling Akechi to counter with a crisp jab.
Akechi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pinero Chai is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akechi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chai swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai scores with 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!
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akechi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai throws a hook but Akechi blocks it.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
Our winner, Pinero Chai, 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: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Lynar throws a jab but it's blocked by Akechi.
Despite the aggression on Akechi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akechi throws a counter combo.#TD#
Lynar looking to score a takedown here. Akechi is defending well but Lynar drives through and ends up in Akechi's guard.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
Lynar trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Akechi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Akechi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akechi is thwarting Lynar's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar is trying to get back to full guard.
Akechi is taking a breather. Lynar 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.#T1#
Akechi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lynar!
Lynar tries to reverse the position but Akechi maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lynar tries to hold on but Akechi postures up.
Akechi tries to control but Lynar wriggling away.
Lynar wants to control but Akechi is having none of it.#T2#
Akechi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lynar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akechi content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynar is squirming around, avoiding Akechi's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Akechi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Akechi is landing with some decent strikes but Lynar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lynar is squirming around, avoiding Akechi's attempts to control the action.
Lynar tries to lock up and control but Akechi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akechi is landing with some decent strikes but Lynar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Akechi looking to secure an arm triangle but Lynar defends it well. #T4#
Lynar wants to hold on but Akechi pushes him away.
Lynar can't escape the position.
Akechi lands with some strikes.
Lynar is trying desperately to improve position.
Akechi landing strikes from the mount.
Lynar tries to lock up and control but Akechi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akechi working Lynar over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lynar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Akechi controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lynar shoots for a takedown but Akechi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akechi unleashes a big counter combination but Lynar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lynar throws a lazy uppercut
and Akechi counters with a series of strikes. Lynar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Akechi.
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Akechi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Akechi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lynar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynar misses with a hook.
Akechi walks into a straight right hand from Lynar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sebastion Lynar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akechi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lynar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akechi swivels and escapes.
Akechi tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akechi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Lynar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akechi wants to improve his position but Lynar is controlling well. #SUB#
Lynar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akechi is just riding it out for now. Lynar eventually gives up the hold.
Akechi wants to improve his position but Lynar is controlling well. #T2#
Lynar wants to take a breather but Akechi is having none of it.
Lynar prevents Akechi from standing back up.
Akechi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynar's back!
Akechi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lynar doesn't escape.
Akechi controlling well, preventing Lynar from escaping the position.
Lynar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Akechi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynar defends it well.
Akechi trying to control from half guard but Lynar is working away.
Lynar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Lynar taking some punishment here, with Akechi in his half guard.
Lynar is refusing to be controlled, as Akechi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynar is staying active underneath Akechi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akechi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lynar wants to control but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi content just to control the position here. #T4#
Lynar gets back to half guard.
Lynar is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynar trying to hold on to Akechi's head to control him but Akechi postures up.
Akechi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Akechi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi trying to control from half guard but Lynar is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3##TD#
Lynar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Lynar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Lynar is pressing down on Akechi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akechi is holding on for now.
Akechi trying to control but Lynar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Akechi tries to kick Lynar off but Lynar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Lynar is just content to waste time from the top position. Akechi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lynar postures up.
Akechi is looking to stand up but Lynar isn't so interested in that idea.
Akechi has Lynar pulled in close to control his posture.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Akechi is retaining full guard.
Akechi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akechi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Akechi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lynar to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2##ES2#
Akechi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lynar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Akechi breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Akechi clinches.
Lynar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akechi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jubei Akechi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Akechi. No joy for Lynar on that attempt.
Lynar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akechi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Lynar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akechi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lynar.
Nice uppercut lands for Akechi. That snapped Lynar's head back.
Akechi misses with an uppercut. Lynar saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynar misses the target.
Akechi doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynar circles away.
Lynar is looking to counter the offense by Akechi and move into the clinch.
Akechi lands a slapping body shot.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Lynar rushes Akechi and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Akechi.
Akechi leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Akechi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akechi tries to break the clinch but Lynar is controlling the position.
Akechi wants to get back to striking at distance but Lynar won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar goes for a takedown attempt but Akechi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sebastion Lynar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Akechi both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: C278: Gunnarsson vs Nakagawa
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Akechi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
letting Akechi counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
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.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akechi is looking for a counter combo.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
It looked like Akechi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Akechi staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Akechi misses the target.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Akechi clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsongrit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Akechi is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks. #BC#
Akechi breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Akechi ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akechi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Akechi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sitsongrit misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses
and Akechi counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##TD#
Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but Akechi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Akechi is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Akechi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Akechi's head to control him but Akechi postures up.
Akechi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi is taking a breather. Sitsongrit 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.
Akechi wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Akechi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Akechi is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Akechi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Akechi throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Akechi.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Akechi's shoulder, as Akechi tries to avoid the shot.
Akechi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Akechi defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akechi moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akechi on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swinging wildly here.
Akechi 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Akechi throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akechi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Akechi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akechi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akechi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akechi trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Akechi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akechi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Akechi moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit punishes Akechi's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Akechi appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Akechi blocks a jab.
Akechi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Akechi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jubei Akechi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Akechi counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Akechi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akechi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Akechi saw that one coming. #T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Akechi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Akechi moved out of range.
Akechi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Akechi counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Akechi to acknowledge the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Akechi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Akechi saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Akechi ducks down to avoid it.
Akechi throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Akechi clinches with his opponent.
Akechi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Akechi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akechi.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Akechi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit effectively controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit letting Akechi take a breather here.#BC#
Akechi breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akechi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit thinks about the counter body kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
Akechi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Akechi moves out of range.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Akechi throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akechi is looking for a counter combo.
Akechi defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Akechi appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Akechi's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.
Akechi misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Akechi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
A combination from Sitsongrit does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Akechi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Akechi counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit.
Akechi slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akechi momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akechi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Akechi counters with a one-two to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi wants to clinch.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
Akechi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Akechi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Akechi counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Akechi gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akechi working hard to break the clinch.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Akechi tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit has Akechi pressed against the cage, preventing Akechi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Akechi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akechi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akechis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akechi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akechi on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Akechi counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Akechi. Akechi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akechi is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Akechi misses with a hook.
Akechi avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit 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.

Event: C274: Talvela vs Perkele II
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Akechi lands a glancing blow to the side of Rome's head.#TD#
Rome gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akechi looking to sit in guard and control but Rome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rome wants to pass the guard but Akechi is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome prevents Akechi from getting back to his feet.
Rome slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akechi defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akechi defends it well.
Akechi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Akechi is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Rome looking for a submission but Akechi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akechi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rome postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akechi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rome, into his guard. #REVR#
Akechi 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#
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rome is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Akechi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Akechi is sitting in close to Rome's body. Rome has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Akechi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Akechi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rome.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#1029 Summa v Wilfred
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Pyssy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akechi is out of range.
Pyssy connects with a leg kick.
Akechi lands a jab to Pyssy's midsection.
Pyssy misses with a straight left.
Akechi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akechi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pyssy misses with a low kick.
Pyssy misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Pyssy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pyssy trying to control the position from guard on top but Akechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pyssy looking to sit in guard and control but Akechi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Pyssy working for a triangle but Akechi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyssy wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Pyssy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akechi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pyssy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pyssy controlling Akechi's posture.
Pyssy working a defensive guard here.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
Pyssy pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Pyssy working a defensive guard but Akechi passes into half guard.
Pyssy controlling the position well.
Pyssy trying to control here.
Well, if Akechi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akechi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyssy.
Pultti Pyssy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akechi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akechi throws a series of punches but Pyssy moves out of range.
Pyssy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akechi as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyssy scores with a jab. Akechi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pyssy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pultti Pyssy 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#
A low kick from Pyssy misses
enabling Akechi to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Pyssy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pyssy throws a big elbow that misses.
Pyssy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akechi pulls Pyssy in to control the position.
Pyssy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi pulls Pyssy in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Akechi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pyssy looking to sit in guard and control but Akechi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Akechi stopping the sweep attempt from Pyssy.#SUB#
Pyssy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Pyssy looking for a guillotine here but Akechi defends easily.
Pyssy controlling Akechi's posture.
Pyssy trying to keep a closed guard but Akechi is proving a slippery customer.
Pyssy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akechi's guard. #REVR##T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akechi holds on and takes a little breather.
Pyssy wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Pyssy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pyssy is pushing down on Akechi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akechi is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyssy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pyssy throwing shots but Akechi is blocking nicely. #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.
Akechi is holding on to half guard well.
Pyssy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akechi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akechi keeping hold of Pyssy's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pyssy digs a good body shot into Akechi's ribs.
A low kick lands for Pyssy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Akechi misses.
Pyssy misses with a jab to the body
and Akechi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pultti Pyssy dominated that second round.
That's time! Pyssy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pyssy walks into a left hand.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pyssy.
A shot to the liver by Akechi. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pyssy.
Akechi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pyssy can pounce on him.
Pyssy takes one on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pyssy. #T1#
Pyssy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akechi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pultti Pyssy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyssy lands a front kick.
Pyssy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pyssy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.
Akechi throws out a counter right but Pyssy avoids it with no problem.
Pyssy lands with a right hand.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pyssy takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akechi! But no joy.#T2#
Pyssy just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akechi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pyssy scores with a hook.
Pyssy misses with a low kick.
Pyssy clobbers Akechi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akechi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pyssy counters with a right hand to the body.
Pyssy takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Akechi as Pyssy shoots in.
Pyssy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akechi moves out of range of the body kick.
Akechi is looking for the big counter here.
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!
Pyssy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akechi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pultti Pyssy is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Pyssy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyssy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pyssy throws a leg kick that misses.
Pyssy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akechi throws a jab when Pyssy was well out of range.
Pyssy slips under a jab from Akechi.
Akechi lands a head shot.#TD#
Pyssy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akechi was covering up waiting for the punch and Pyssy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pyssy trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Akechi is pulling down on Pyssy's head. It's preventing any offense from Pyssy, at least for the moment.
Akechi keeping full guard, as Pyssy tries to pass.
Pultti Pyssy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pyssy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pyssy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?
Pyssy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pultti Pyssy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pyssy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pultti Pyssy!
A very excited looking Pultti Pyssy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#1023 Tam v Logan
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A left and a right from Dvalishvili both land. Nice combination.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a nice body punch.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili works Akechi's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
It looked like Akechi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
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.
No joy there for Dvalishvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi takes one to the chin there.
Dvalishvili with a hook.#T1#
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
It looked like Akechi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Akechi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook #KD#
and Akechi counters with a nice right hand that sends Dvalishvili toppling to the canvas! Dvalishvili scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Akechi finish him?!#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Akechi moves out of range.
Dvalishvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Akechi finish him?
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akechi fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dvalishvili out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1020 Hawk v Karim
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Akechi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akechi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akechi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akechi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akechi's head.
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Akechi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Akechi.
Jab by Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi connects with a single shot there.
Ryan works the jab nicely.#T1#
Akechi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan misses with a left hand
and Akechi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Akechi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akechi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jubei Akechi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Akechi moved out of range.
Akechi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akechi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryan misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely. #T2##TD#
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akechi on his heels. He'll look to pass Akechi's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Akechi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan. #T3##SUB#
Ryan trying to work for an americana but Akechi has managed to regain full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akechi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akechi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Ryan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Akechi stacks Ryan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Akechi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Ryan with a jab.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Akechi misses.
Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
A little jabbing left from Akechi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Akechi moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Akechi. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akechi! But no joy.
Ryan misses with a hook
and Akechi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan misses the body punch
and Akechi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Akechi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Ryan lands a nice hook to Akechi's body. Akechi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akechi lands with an overhand left.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akechi lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Akechi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akechi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akechi is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Akechi circles away and we're back to standing.
Akechi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akechi throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Akechi is quick to defend against it.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Akechi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
Akechi connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Ryan has been cut.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ryan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akechi's guard.#SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akechi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryan has Akechi in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle here but Akechi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
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 Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Akechi swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Ryan.
Akechi misses with a double jab
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akechi avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Akechi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Akechi moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.#TD#
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Akechi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ryan pushing down on Akechi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Akechi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Akechi is keeping the position.#T2#
Ryan is looking to advance position but Akechi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ryan is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ryan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Akechi pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ryan regains half guard.
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan trying to hold on to Akechi's head to control him but Akechi postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
An out of breath Eddie Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from Akechi. Akechi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Akechi avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.#TD#
Akechi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bolleke!
Bolleke taking a bit of punishment here - Akechi scoring with strikes.
Bolleke can't do much from the bottom here.
Bolleke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Akechi scoring with punches and elbows.
Akechi trying to control the position but Bolleke is working away.
Bolleke is trying to improve his position.
Akechi cracks Bolleke with a big elbow.
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.#T1#
Bolleke tries to buck Akechi off but Akechi is having none of it.
Bolleke looks to move to half guard but instead Akechi has passed into mount! Damn!
Akechi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Akechi cracks Bolleke with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
After the big win, Jubei Akechi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#1007 Karim v Riker
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Akechi thuds a left hand into Riminal's body.
Riminal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riminal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akechi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riminal doesn't seem bothered though.
Riminal swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range. #TD#
Akechi drives through with a takedown into Riminal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Riminal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi looking to pass the guard.
Riminal is trying to control the position but Akechi postures up.
Riminal keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi is in close to Riminal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riminal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
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!#SUB2#
Riminal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akechi is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Akechi cracks Riminal with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Riminal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akechi distracts Riminal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riminal working a defensive guard here.
Akechi is working Riminal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi passes Riminal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akechi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akechi connects with a nice short shot to Riminal's temple.
Riminal is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Akechi wants to control but Riminal is keeping him busy.
Riminal wants to get back to full guard.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi is thwarting Riminal's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Riminal is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Akechi is tapping! Great win for Riminal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
A relieved looking Ser Bian Warc Riminal 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: GAMMA#1002 Sullivan v Azor
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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.
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez looks to throw the jab but Akechi is out of range.
Jubei Akechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Akechi misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akechi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick, looking for Akechi's leg but Akechi calmly moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.
Akechi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaegerjaquez under the eye.#TD#
Akechi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Akechi dives into side control. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Akechi crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaegerjaquez tries to buck Akechi off but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi working the head and body with strikes.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to reverse the position.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to control Akechi's posture but Akechi avoids it. #T1#
Jaegerjaquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akechi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Akechi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akechi looks up at the clock and then as Jaegerjaquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akechi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Akechi looks up at the clock and then as Jaegerjaquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akechi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Akechi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jaegerjaquez is looking for a sweep.
I wouldn't like to be where Jaegerjaquez is right now.
Akechi looks up at the clock and then as Jaegerjaquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akechi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jaegerjaquez gets back to half guard.#T2#
Akechi with the ground and pound but Jaegerjaquez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akechi works over Jaegerjaquez with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Jaegerjaquez has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
Akechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akechi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akechi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaegerjaquez controls Akechi momentarily but Akechi frees himself.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Jaegerjaquez keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akechi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaegerjaquez wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Jaegerjaquez has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Akechi throwing strikes but missing.
Akechi trying to control but Jaegerjaquez is working from the bottom.
Akechi throws a strike but Jaegerjaquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Akechi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jaegerjaquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Akechi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Akechi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaegerjaquez defends it easily.
Akechi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaegerjaquez has passed into side control.
Jaegerjaquez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Akechi wants to control but Jaegerjaquez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Akechi avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaegerjaquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akechi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez defends it nicely.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akechi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akechi scores with the left hand. Jaegerjaquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Akechi looks for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well.
Akechi misses with a looping left.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well. He's pushed Akechi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akechi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez defends it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez tries a quick counter leg kick but Akechi is wise to it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Akechi moves out of range easily.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez swinging wildly here.
Akechi is looking to wear down Jaegerjaquez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Akechi drops his hands momentarily and Jaegerjaquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akechi cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akechi lands with a shot to the body.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akechi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a left hand.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akechi misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez is looking for the big counter here.
Akechi slips under a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so Akechi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jaegerjaquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Akechi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Akechi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaegerjaquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akechi trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Akechi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
Akechi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaegerjaquez controls the pace.#SUB#
Akechi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaegerjaquez defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akechi keeping full guard, as Jaegerjaquez tries to pass. #SUB#
Akechi is looking for a triangle here but Jaegerjaquez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Akechi manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaegerjaquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Akechi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akechi swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Akechi slips a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akechi throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Akechi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaegerjaquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akechi scrambles back to his feet.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Akechi with a good jab.
A combination from Jaegerjaquez does no damage.
Akechi blocks a head kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Akechi's front leg with a kick but Akechi checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi shoots in for a double leg but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akechi dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akechi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akechi can't get the takedown.
Jaegerjaquez slowing the pace effectively.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez prevents the takedown attempt. #T1##BC2#
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaegerjaquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaegerjaquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Akechi moved out of range.
Akechi fails to land the takedown.
Jaegerjaquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akechi with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akechi.
Jaegerjaquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Akechi moves out of range easily.
Jaegerjaquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Akechi shoots in and drives through. Jaegerjaquez sprawls well.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akechi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi lands a jab to the nose.
Akechi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaegerjaquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Akechi misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a solid body kick.
Jaegerjaquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akechi is out of range and Jaegerjaquez settles back down.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
Akechi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaegerjaquez as he avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akechi shoots and misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez cracks a nice hook into Akechi's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez throws an overhand right that lands on Akechi's shoulder, as Akechi tries to avoid the shot.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaegerjaquez motions for Akechi to come forward. Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akechi looks for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well.#TD#
Akechi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Akechi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Akechi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akechi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jaegerjaquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Akechi working the ground and pound.#T4#
Akechi scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Jaegerjaquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Akechi wants to control but Jaegerjaquez is keeping him busy.
Akechi landing strikes.
Akechi is chipping away with strikes.
Jaegerjaquez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Akechi.
Jaegerjaquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
I think Jaegerjaquez 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#998 Loris v Jubei
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Akechi feints and as Loris raises his hands in defense, Akechi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akechi defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Loris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Loris wants to get back to his feet but Akechi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akechi defends it easily.
Akechi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi postures up in Loris's guard and throws a big left but Loris blocks it.
Akechi stops Loris from standing up. #T1#
Akechi trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Loris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akechi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Akechi throwing strikes from guard but Loris blocks nicely.
Akechi stays in close to Loris's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Loris working for a triangle but Akechi defends it easily.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Akechi is proving a slippery customer.
Akechi looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Loris has his feet on Akechi's thighs here. He's pushed Akechi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Akechi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Hugo Loris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#996 Jubei v Hugo
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Akechi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akechi scores with a jab. Loris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Loris punishes Akechi's body with a nice straight punch.
Loris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akechi lands a jab to the nose.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Loris throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Akechi counters with a shoot takedown. Loris fights it but they end up in guard.
Akechi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loris's guard.
Loris is holding on to half guard well.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Akechi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Akechi wants to pass to mount but Loris is defending the position.
Akechi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Akechi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loris trying to hold on to Akechi's head to control him but Akechi postures up.
Akechi lands with a punch from half guard.
Loris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akechi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Loris has his hands clasped together around Akechi's back. He's all about the action.
Loris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Loris trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi throwing shots but Loris is blocking nicely.
Akechi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Akechi working Loris over with strikes.
Akechi with the ground and pound but Loris uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akechi looking to sit in guard and control but Loris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akechi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Akechi has control of Loris's left arm, preventing Loris from doing any damage.
Loris is looking to advance position but Akechi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Loris is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Akechi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've been hearing that Akechi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akechi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Loris?
You get the feeling that Loris really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Akechi working Loris over with strikes here.
Loris tries to hold on but Akechi pushes him away. #T4#
Loris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Loris landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Akechi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loris postures up.
Loris is working Akechi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loris is one step ahead there.
Akechi is trying to keep Loris in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi 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#
Loris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Loris misses.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris feints and then cracks Akechi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akechi down.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loris can do to turn this around?
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
Akechi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Akechi misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Akechi lands a nice hook to Loris's body. Loris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loris misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely.
Akechi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.#T1#
Loris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akechi shoots for a double leg takedown but Loris sprawls well. He's pushed Akechi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loris misses with a low kick.
Loris throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akechi with a jab.
Loris is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Loris jabs Akechi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akechi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akechi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loris throws a leg kick #TD#
and Akechi counters with a single leg into guard. Loris didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akechi won't allow Loris to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Akechi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Loris is controlling Akechi's posture.
Loris looking to control. #T3#
Loris pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage.
Akechi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Loris is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Akechi rolls with it to try and escape but Loris cranks on the arm and Akechi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Hugo Loris 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.

Event: GAMMA#991 Joosep v Azor
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Akechi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moxley did well to prevent Akechi getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moxley is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Akechi.
Akechi working over Moxley with some ground and pound. Moxley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akechi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moxley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akechi throwing shots but Moxley is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley wants to control but Akechi is keeping busy.
Moxley is not content to let Akechi control the position.#T1#
Moxley is trying to get back to full guard.
Akechi is trying to control. Moxley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moxley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Akechi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Akechi is looking to advance position but Moxley won't allow it. #SUB2#
Moxley actively working from the bottom here.
Akechi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
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.
Moxley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Akechi is stalling here. Moxley 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 Moxley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Moxley staying calm.
Moxley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Moxley is looking to take a break and control but Akechi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akechi tries to improve position but can't.
Akechi is trying to escape the position but Moxley is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Moxley tries for a kimura but Akechi is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Moxley stalls from top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akechi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Akechi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akechi tries to improve position but can't.
Akechi wants to control but Moxley postures up.
Moxley trying to control the position but Akechi is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akechi is looking for a sweep.
Akechi being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Jubei Akechi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
Moxley misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely.
Akechi dives in for a single leg takedown but Moxley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akechi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moxley's elbow.
Moxley misses with the head strike.
Moxley working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Akechi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxley moves away.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley cracks Akechi with an open hand slap.
Moxley throws a good cross that connects.
Akechi slips under a jab from Moxley.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Akechi slips a jab and a cross from Moxley.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moxley sprawls and moves away.
Akechi lands a jab to Moxley's midsection.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense.
Akechi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley lands a nice hook to Akechi's body. Akechi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moxley throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Moxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Akechi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moxley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Moxley avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Moxley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akechi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt - Moxley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moxley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Georges Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Moxley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moxley takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi slips under a jab.
Akechi is looking to wear down Moxley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akechi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moxley counters with a left to the body.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxley moves away.
Akechi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Akechi.
Akechi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Akechi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akechi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Akechi won't allow Moxley to sweep him here.
Moxley pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage.
Moxley is trying to control the position but Akechi postures up.
Akechi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moxley controls Akechi momentarily but Akechi frees himself. #T4#
Akechi throwing strikes from guard but Moxley blocks nicely.
Moxley wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Akechi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moxley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Akechi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akechi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley defending well as Akechi loads up on a big left hand.
Akechi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Moxley moves away from the strike by Akechi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moxley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD#
Akechi gets the takedown into side control.
Akechi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Moxley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Akechi is trying to move to mount but Moxley reverses beautifully and ends up in Akechi's guard.
Moxley wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Moxley stays in close to Akechi's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Akechi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Akechi working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Akechi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet. #SUB#
Akechi has his foot on Moxley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moxley works his way back into a safe position though.
Moxley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moxley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akechi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Akechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Moxley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akechi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moxley has managed to get both his arms back between Akechi's legs - danger averted.
Moxley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Akechi is out of range.
Akechi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moxley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Moxley as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Akechi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Akechi throws a series of strikes that have Moxley backpedaling.
Akechi fails with a takedown attempt.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Akechi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Moxley gets caught flat footed, as Akechi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moxley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Moxley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
Akechi is pushing down on Moxley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moxley is fighting to maintain full guard but Akechi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moxley wants to get back to full guard.
Moxley is trying to control but Akechi passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi clearly takes 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.#R4#
Akechi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Akechi digs a good body shot into Moxley's ribs.
Akechi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Moxley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moxley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Akechi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moxley is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've been hearing that Akechi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akechi throws an elbow but Moxley slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Moxley tries to improve position but can't.
Akechi trying to control the position but Moxley is working away.
Moxley is trying to improve his position.
Moxley keeps trying to improve his position.
Akechi grinds an elbow into Moxley's temple.
Akechi working away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akechi lands a few punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Akechi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Moxley is looking for a sweep.
Moxley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akechi connects with a decent elbow.
Moxley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Akechi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moxley is looking to improve his position.
Akechi is controlling the pace.
Moxley is refusing to be controlled, as Akechi sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Georges Moxley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Akechi misses with a few strikes there.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxley moves away.
Moxley avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akechi connects with a single shot there.
Moxley takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Moxley scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Akechi misses with a shot to the body
and Moxley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moxley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akechi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Donk. Akechi catches Moxley right on the button with a cross.
Akechi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moxley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi slips a straight right by Moxley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi swings for the body but Moxley moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
Moxley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi had his way with Georges Moxley in that round.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Akechi defending well as Moxley loads up on a big left hand.
Moxley lands with an overhand left.
Moxley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akechi.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akechi lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Akechi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akechi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moxley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akechi has time to react.
Akechi misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Moxley slaps away a takedown attempt from Akechi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moxley scores with the left hand. Akechi knows he should have avoided that one.
Moxley punishes Akechi's body with a nice straight punch.
Akechi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moxley defends well and Akechi ends up having to push Moxley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moxley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akechi's elbow.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Georges Moxley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Moxley lands with a right to the head.
Moxley can't find room to land a body shot as Akechi controls the action.
Akechi blocks a body shot from Moxley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moxley.
Moxley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Moxley has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi.
Moxley lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akechi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akechi.
Moxley misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moxley.
Akechi wants to take the fight to the mat but Moxley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moxley lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Moxley fails to land.
Moxley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moxley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moxley struggles to land a body shot inside as Akechi controls his hands.
Moxley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Akechi being controlled against the cage.
Moxley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akechi can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Moxley fails to land.
Moxley taking a breather.
Akechi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akechi takes a shot to the head.
Moxley struggles to land a body shot inside as Akechi controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moxley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akechi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jubei Akechi thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#986 Moxley vs Akechi
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Akechi.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Akechi gets the takedown into side control.
Akechi working the ground and pound from side control.
Moxley is looking for a sweep.
Akechi working away.
Akechi working the ground and pound but Moxley is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Akechi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Akechi working away.
Akechi scoring with punches and elbows.
Akechi wants to control but Moxley is keeping him busy. #T1#
Moxley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moxley is not content to let Akechi control the position.
Akechi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Akechi trying to control the action but Moxley is working from the bottom.
Moxley is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Akechi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moxley keeps working.
Moxley is looking for a sweep.
Moxley is working hard here to advance position.
Akechi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moxley some visible discomfort.
Akechi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moxley's legs.
Akechi trying to control the position but Moxley is working away.
Moxley wants to control but Akechi postures up.
Akechi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moxley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akechi connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Moxley taking a bit of punishment here - Akechi scoring with strikes.
Moxley is not content to let Akechi control the position.
Moxley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moxley looking for a sweep but Akechi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Akechi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moxley is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Moxley wants to hold on but Akechi pushes him away.
Moxley is squirming around, avoiding Akechi's attempts to control the action.
Akechi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moxley?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moxley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akechi misses with a takedown
letting Moxley counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Akechi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moxley was covering up waiting for the punch and Akechi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moxley controlling the position.
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Moxley working for submissions but it's allowed Akechi to get to half guard.
Moxley is trying to control but Akechi manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi lands with some strikes.#T1#
Moxley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akechi lands with some strikes.
Akechi wants to control the pace but Moxley is squirming around nicely.
Akechi unloading with bombs!
Moxley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Akechi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moxley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Akechi with the ground and pound from mount.
Moxley is working to get back to half guard.
Moxley wants to control but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Moxley tries to hold on but Akechi postures up.
Moxley tries to reverse the position but Akechi maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley regains half guard.
Akechi lands strikes from half guard.
Moxley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moxley.
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Moxley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moxley keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Moxley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akechi defends well.
Akechi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moxley 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##T4#
Moxley wants to take a breather but Akechi is having none of it. #SUB#
Moxley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Moxley has control of the leg.
Akechi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Moxley is just content to waste time from the top position. Akechi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moxley sprawls well. Moxley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akechi gets slowly back to his feet.
Akechi has his takedown stuffed
enabling Moxley to counter with a crisp jab.
Moxley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley thuds a left hand into Akechi's body.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Moxley avoids it easily.#T1#
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Akechi misses with a jab to the body
and Moxley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moxley misses the jab.
Akechi looks to land a left hand but Moxley moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Moxley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akechi.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Akechi to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moxley enables Akechi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moxley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Moxley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akechi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akechi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moxley's head.
Moxley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jubei Akechi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akechi passes into half guard. #T2#
Moxley has a hand on Akechi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Akechi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Akechi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley wants to control but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi dominating with strikes here.
Akechi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moxley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Akechi with shots to the head and body - Moxley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Akechi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Akechi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moxley is looking to escape.
Moxley is bucking up trying to escape but Akechi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moxley is in a horrible position here. Akechi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moxley is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Akechi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC2#Moxley is rocked!
Akechi scoring with strikes but Moxley is staying in there.
Oh Moxley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akechi dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Akechi prevents Moxley from getting the reversal.
Akechi loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Moxley scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Akechi land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Akechi stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jubei Akechi made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Moxley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Akechi.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akechi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moxley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moxley jabs at Akechi's body.
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxley wants to clinch.
Akechi looks to throw the jab but Moxley is out of range.
Moxley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akechi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Moxley. Beautiful body shot.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moxley is just out of range.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akechi as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Akechi misses its target.#T1#
Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akechi throws a hook but Moxley blocks it.
Moxley lands a jab to the nose.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akechi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moxley connects with a nice looking jab.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moxley digs a good hook to Akechi's body.
Moxley lands a jab-cross combination.
Moxley is looking to clinch but Akechi is avoiding it. #CL2#
Moxley clinches up with Akechi and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Moxley misses with some punches.
Moxley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moxley trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Akechi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akechi tries to throw a body punch but Moxley avoids it by throwing Akechi back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moxley as Akechi tries to tie him up.
Moxley can't find room to land a body shot as Akechi controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moxley.
Akechi stalls.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akechi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moxley has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi.
Moxley slowing the pace effectively.
Moxley blocks a body shot from Akechi.
Akechi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Moxley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akechi struggles to land a body shot inside as Moxley controls his hands.
Akechi tries to stall but Moxley uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Akechi throws a punch but it's blocked by Moxley.
Moxley is trying to maintain a safe position but Akechi gets an underhook and turns Moxley into the cage.
A body shot lands from Moxley.
Moxley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akechi is stalling here.
Akechi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Akechi is leaning against Moxley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akechi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akechi has a couple of punches blocked by Moxley.
Akechi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moxley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses.
Akechi working aggressively here.
Akechi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moxley scores with a shoulder strike.
Akechi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Akechi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akechi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moxley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxley tries to work over Akechi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akechi lands a hook that snaps the head of Moxley backwards.
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!
Moxley tries for a takedown but Akechi manages to get underhooks.
Akechi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moxley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moxley blocks a body shot from Akechi.
Moxley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akechi goes for a takedown attempt but Moxley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akechi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moxley on the side of the head.
Moxley misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Moxley closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moxley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Moxley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moxley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akechi.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Akechi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akechi loads up on a big right hand but Moxley slips the punch.
Moxley throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi throwing a counter right hand but Moxley manages to avoid it.
Akechi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Akechi throws a nice looking combination but Moxley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akechi moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley misses with a left hand
and Moxley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moxley 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.
Moxley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxley.
Akechi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moxley sprawls and moves away.
Moxley looks to land a right hand but Akechi moved out of range.
Moxley slips a jab from Akechi.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Moxley avoids it well and moves away.
Moxley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Moxley misses the jab.
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.
Akechi missing with a left hand there. Moxley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moxley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akechi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moxley takes one to the side of the head.
Moxley tries to clinch up.
Akechi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akechi staying out of range there.
Moxley throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Jubei Akechi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akechi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akechi throws a lazy uppercut
and Moxley counters with a one-two to the body.
Akechi swings for the body but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley defending well as Akechi loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target. #T2#
Moxley wants to clinch up but Akechi keeps it at a distance.
Akechi staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Akechi is looking for a counter combo.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
A low kick from Moxley is predictable there #TD#
so Akechi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Akechi is sitting in close to Moxley's body. Moxley has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Akechi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Akechi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Moxley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Georges Moxley!
Georges Moxley is the new lightweight champion!
Georges Moxley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#980 Akechi v Yamcha
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Akechi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a left to the body.
Akechi takes a swing at Wolf-Fang's ribcage but misses.
Wolf-Fang swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Akechi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wolf-Fang!
Wolf-Fang trying to remain calm as Akechi controls from the top position.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control Akechi's posture but Akechi avoids it.
Akechi trying to control the action but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Akechi working the ground and pound.
Akechi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wolf-Fang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wolf-Fang is trying to get back to half guard.
Wolf-Fang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akechi wants to control but Wolf-Fang is keeping him busy.
Akechi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Akechi cracks Wolf-Fang with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf-Fang is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Wolf-Fang regains half guard.
Wolf-Fang is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akechi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akechi is keen to just control but Wolf-Fang is a slippery customer.
Wolf-Fang is looking to control Akechi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf-Fang avoid being mounted?
Wolf-Fang is refusing to be controlled, as Akechi sits in half guard.
Akechi winds up and cracks Wolf-Fang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wolf-Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wolf-Fang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akechi trying to control the position. #T2#
Akechi seems keen to control Wolf-Fang's posture.
Wolf-Fang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Akechi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Akechi is keeping him busy.
Wolf-Fang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wolf-Fang tries to move to mount but Akechi blocks the move with his legs.
Wolf-Fang is looking to take a break and control but Akechi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akechi tries to bench press Wolf-Fang off him but Wolf-Fang keeps the position. #T3#
Akechi struggling a bit here.
Wolf-Fang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Akechi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akechi is working hard here to advance position.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position but Akechi is working away.
Wolf-Fang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Akechi tries to buck Wolf-Fang off but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
We've been informed that Wolf-Fang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position but Akechi is working away.
Akechi struggling a bit here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf-Fang tries to move to full mount but Akechi actually manages to regain half guard.
Akechi won't allow Wolf-Fang to pass to mount.
Akechi manages to get to full guard.
Wolf-Fang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wolf-Fang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Akechi is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
Akechi trying to control the position.
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 Jubei Akechi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Akechi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
A swing and a miss from Wolf-Fang.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Wolf-Fang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang keeps the fight on the outside.
Akechi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf-Fang pinned against the cage. Wolf-Fang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi slips a jab from Wolf-Fang.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Akechi lands a nice hook to Wolf-Fang's body. Wolf-Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akechi lands a body shot.
Wolf-Fang avoids the body shot from Akechi. #T1#
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Wolf-Fang tries to sprawl but Akechi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Akechi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Akechi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akechi lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Akechi there.
Wolf-Fang tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Wolf-Fang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolf-Fang.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf-Fang is keeping the position for now.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Akechi with a nice head shot there.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Wolf-Fang wants to control the position but Akechi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Akechi is thwarting Wolf-Fang's attempts to control the position.
Wolf-Fang tries to roll over but Akechi keeps him under control.
Wolf-Fang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akechi distracts Wolf-Fang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wolf-Fang working a defensive guard here.
Akechi wants to pass the guard but Wolf-Fang is keeping the position.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Wolf-Fang is controlling Akechi's posture.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wolf-Fang is looking for a triangle but Akechi pushes his legs off easily.
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf-Fang is keeping the position for now.
Akechi won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang controlling Akechi's posture.
Akechi distracts Wolf-Fang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wolf-Fang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Akechi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wolf-Fang working a defensive guard here.
Akechi won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Akechi tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf-Fang is retaining full guard.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position here.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolf-Fang's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf-Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf-Fang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf-Fang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akechi under the eye.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Wolf-Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Akechi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf-Fang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolf-Fang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Akechi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wolf-Fang to the mat! Wolf-Fang manages to get full guard.
Akechi with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi distracts Wolf-Fang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akechi with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Akechi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akechi won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang controlling Akechi's posture.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Akechi in close.
Akechi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wolf-Fang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wolf-Fang tries to free his leg and advance position but Akechi is retaining full guard.
Akechi is trying to keep Wolf-Fang in close.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Akechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Wolf-Fang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akechi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akechi has his hands on Wolf-Fang's head, controlling the position.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Wolf-Fang from controlling successfully.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf-Fang is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Akechi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf-Fang is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Akechi controls Wolf-Fang momentarily but Wolf-Fang frees himself.
Akechi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolf-Fang's guard. #REVR#
Wolf-Fang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Wolf-Fang pulls Akechi in to control the position.
Akechi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wolf-Fang has his foot on Akechi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akechi works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf-Fang pulls Akechi in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolf-Fang is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Wolf-Fang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akechi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Akechi working for a triangle but Wolf-Fang defends it easily.
Wolf-Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akechi is keeping the position for now.
Wolf-Fang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf-Fang laying and praying for a moment but Akechi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Akechi is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jubei Akechi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Wolf-Fang scores with a punch to the head.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Akechi is looking to wear down Wolf-Fang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akechi misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Wolf-Fang misses.
Wolf-Fang circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Wolf-Fang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akechi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolf-Fang's head.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Akechi is in close to Wolf-Fang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akechi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wolf-Fang's head.
Wolf-Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf-Fang, not yet.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Akechi distracts Wolf-Fang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf-Fang can do to turn this around?
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Wolf-Fang wants to control the position but Akechi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wolf-Fang is controlling Akechi's trapped leg to prevent Akechi from advancing to side control.
Wolf-Fang is looking to get back to full guard here but Akechi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Akechi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf-Fang keeps working.
Akechi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Akechi working the body and head with strikes.
Wolf-Fang taking a bit of punishment here - Akechi scoring with strikes.
Wolf-Fang is trying to improve his position.
Akechi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Wolf-Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Akechi stalls from top position.
Wolf-Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wolf-Fang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolf-Fang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akechi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akechi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wolf-Fang down.
Wolf-Fang is looking for a sweep.
Akechi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wolf-Fang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akechi tries to pass to full mount but Wolf-Fang defends it. #T3#
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolf-Fang tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Akechi is keen to just control but Wolf-Fang is a slippery customer.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control but can't.
Akechi winds up and cracks Wolf-Fang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akechi prevents Wolf-Fang from improving his position.
Akechi is nestled in close to Wolf-Fang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akechi is nestled in close to Wolf-Fang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Akechi there.
Wolf-Fang gets back to full guard.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf-Fang looking to control. #T4#
Wolf-Fang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Akechi trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Wolf-Fang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Akechi trying to control the position.
Akechi 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.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi had his way with Yamcha Wolf-Fang in that round.
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!#R5#
Akechi tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf-Fang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Akechi wants to clinch up but Wolf-Fang keeps it at a distance.
Wolf-Fang slips a jab and a cross from Akechi.
Wolf-Fang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf-Fang moves away.
Wolf-Fang connects with a nice looking jab.
Wolf-Fang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akechi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang missing with a left hand there. Akechi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf-Fang tests Akechi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Akechi is out of range. #T1#
Akechi fails to land the takedown.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi swings for the body but Wolf-Fang moves out of range. #TD#
Wolf-Fang tries to sprawl but Akechi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolf-Fang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akechi trying to mount his opponent but Wolf-Fang defends it.
Wolf-Fang trying to control here.
Akechi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Akechi prevents Wolf-Fang from improving his position.
Wolf-Fang manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Wolf-Fang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf-Fang.
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolf-Fang is pulling down on Akechi's head to control his posture.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Akechi in close.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Akechi is now in half guard.
Wolf-Fang tries to roll over but Akechi keeps him under control.
Wolf-Fang trying to control here. #T3#
Akechi wants to pass to mount but Wolf-Fang is defending the position.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Akechi postures up.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akechi controlling the action here.
Akechi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wolf-Fang for as long as he can get away with.
Wolf-Fang is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Wolf-Fang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akechi prevents Wolf-Fang from improving his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akechi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wolf-Fang trying to control here.
Akechi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akechi blocks a jab.
Wolf-Fang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolf-Fang lands a nice hook to Akechi's body. Akechi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akechi slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akechi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolf-Fang finds it's way round the side to connect with Akechi's head.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf-Fang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akechi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamcha Wolf-Fang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akechi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jubei Akechi made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#976 Akechi v Logan
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Akechi.
An attempted straight right counter from Akechi misses the target.
Akechi scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Akechi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akechi advances position into side control!
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akechi trying to control the position but Logan is working away.
Akechi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Logan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Logan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Akechi. #T1#
Logan trying to keep a closed guard but Akechi is proving a slippery customer.
Logan has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Akechi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Logan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akechi has managed to get both his arms back between Logan's legs - danger averted.
Akechi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
Akechi looking to sit in guard and control but Logan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Logan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Logan advances position into side control!
Akechi is looking for a sweep.
Akechi sneaks back into half guard.
Akechi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Akechi is defending well.
Akechi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Logan wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Logan is looking to pass into half guard but Akechi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Akechi is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Logan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Akechi escapes and throws Logan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Akechi cracks Logan with a big elbow.
Logan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Logan can't do much from the bottom here.
Akechi taking a breather here.
Logan taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Akechi working the ground and pound from side control.
Logan being controlled for a moment.
Logan taking a bit of punishment here - Akechi scoring with strikes.
Akechi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Akechi is putting a hurting on Logan here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Logan stops Akechi from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Logan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Akechi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Akechi postures up.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Logan is trying to control the position but Akechi postures up.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Akechi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akechi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Logan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Akechi looking to pass the guard.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akechi distracts Logan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Logan wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Logan working for a triangle but Akechi defends it easily.
Logan looking to control. #T3#
Akechi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akechi won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Akechi stands and throws Logan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akechi trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Akechi working away.
Akechi trying to control the position but Logan is working away.
Akechi lands an elbow.
Logan tries to bench press Akechi off him but Akechi keeps the position.
Akechi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Logan manages to get back to half guard.
Logan gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Logan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Logan throws a low kick but Akechi moves out of range easily.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Logan misses with a leg kick
and Akechi counters with a nice uppercut.
Akechi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akechi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Logan tries to avoid it but Akechi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Logan to the ground. Logan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Logan throws a hook but Akechi blocks it.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Logan avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.#T1#
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Akechi moves out of range easily.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi blocks a jab.#TD2#
Logan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akechi is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Logan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akechi tries to bench press Logan off him but Logan keeps the position. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Logan.
Akechi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Logan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Logan is keen to just control but Akechi is a slippery customer.
Akechi trying to control but Logan postures up.
Logan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akechi defending well though.
Akechi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Logan manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi can't escape the position. #T3#
Akechi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Logan has control of the leg.
Logan trying to control the pace.
Akechi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Akechi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Akechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Logan won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Akechi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Akechi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Logan won't allow Akechi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Akechi looking for a guillotine here but Logan defends easily.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frankie Logan just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Akechi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Logan sprawls and moves away.
Logan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akechi on the side of the head.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Akechi blocks the leg kick.
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Frankie Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Akechi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Logan!
Akechi trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Akechi moves into full guard. #SUB#
Akechi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Logan won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Logan wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Logan is stalling in the full guard.
Logan postures up in Akechi's guard and throws a big left but Akechi blocks it.
Akechi looking to control. #T2#
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.
Akechi wants to improve his position but instead Logan has moved into half guard.
Logan is thwarting Akechi's attempts to control the position.
Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akechi is holding on to half guard well.
Logan is pressing down on Akechi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akechi is holding on for now.
Logan is keen to just control but Akechi is a slippery customer.
Akechi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Akechi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Logan defends it easily.#T3#
Logan being controlled here momentarily.
Logan wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Logan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Logan avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.#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.
Logan misses with a right hand #TD#
and Akechi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akechi. #SUB2#
Logan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Logan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akechi advances position into side control!
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi trying to control the position but Logan is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jubei Akechi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akechi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Logan thinking.
Logan throws a front kick aimed at Akechi's knee but Akechi avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Akechi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi looks for a takedown but Logan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Akechi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akechi.
Akechi trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Akechi postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow. #T1##SUB2#
Logan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akechi defends it easily.
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
Logan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akechi controls the pace.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi cracks Logan with a solid left hand.
Frankie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akechi won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akechi trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Akechi postures up.
Akechi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Akechi tries to sprawl but Logan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Akechi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Logan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akechi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Akechi trying to control the position. #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.
Akechi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Logan.
Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Akechi is retaining full guard.
Akechi has control of Logan's left arm, preventing Logan from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A lazy body kick from Logan
and Akechi counters with a right hand to the body.
Akechi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Logan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akechi scrambles back to his feet.
Logan tries to land a leg kick but Akechi saw it coming and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Logan throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Logan connects with a leg kick.

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 Akechi 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jubei Akechi waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GAMMA#972 Lovanov v Husein
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Akechi looking to stall.
Akechi is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akechi has his back to the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Akechi.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Akechi controls the action.
Akechi blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Akechi blocks it.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Akechi's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akechi.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Akechi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Akechi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Akechi prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Akechi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akechi blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akechi stalling.
Akechi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubei Akechi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Akechi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sitsongrit uses from the top position. #T2#
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Akechi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akechi is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akechi looking to control.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Akechi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Akechi is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Akechi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sitsongrit is looking to defend but Akechi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sitsongrit! Akechi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sitsongrit taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi is the new lightweight champion!
Jubei Akechi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#967 Spratt v Aurelius
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Wolf-Fang defending well as Akechi loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf-Fang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Akechi.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Akechi blocks it.
Akechi needs to keep his hands up - Wolf-Fang had a free shot at his head there.
Wolf-Fang misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi connects with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Wolf-Fang misses the body punch
and Akechi counters with a nice uppercut.
Akechi fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf-Fang takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Akechi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wolf-Fang was covering up waiting for the punch and Akechi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position.
Wolf-Fang seems keen to control Akechi's posture.
Akechi stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf-Fang.#T1#
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akechi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolf-Fang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akechi throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi postures up.
Akechi scoring with some ground and pound.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi postures up in Wolf-Fang's guard and throws a big left but Wolf-Fang blocks it.
Akechi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Akechi works over Wolf-Fang with some ground and pound from guard.
Wolf-Fang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Wolf-Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf-Fang, not yet.
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.#SUB2#
Wolf-Fang working for a triangle but Akechi defends it easily.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Wolf-Fang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Wolf-Fang has his hands on Akechi's head, controlling the position.
Wolf-Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wolf-Fang 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.
Wolf-Fang won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang wants to pass the guard but Akechi is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Akechi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akechi trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf-Fang is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Akechi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolf-Fang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf-Fang is one step ahead there.
Wolf-Fang wants to pass the guard but Akechi is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akechi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Wolf-Fang has Akechi pulled in close to control his posture.
Akechi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf-Fang is retaining full guard.
Wolf-Fang is pulling down on Akechi's head to control his posture.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position but Akechi postures up.
Akechi is working Wolf-Fang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wolf-Fang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position.
Wolf-Fang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi 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#
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf-Fang swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Akechi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control but can't.
Wolf-Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf-Fang is staying active underneath Akechi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akechi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wolf-Fang is looking to control Akechi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf-Fang avoid being mounted?
Wolf-Fang is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolf-Fang is pressing down on Akechi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Akechi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wolf-Fang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Akechi is staying active underneath Wolf-Fang, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Wolf-Fang wants to pass the guard but Akechi is defending well.
Akechi manages to get to full guard.
Akechi 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#
Akechi working over Wolf-Fang with some ground and pound. Wolf-Fang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akechi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Akechi passes into side.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf-Fang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wolf-Fang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Akechi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Akechi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akechi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Akechi is in close to Wolf-Fang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolf-Fang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf-Fang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akechi controls the pace.
Wolf-Fang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wolf-Fang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf-Fang can do to turn this around?
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Akechi in close.
Akechi scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Akechi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolf-Fang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wolf-Fang trying to control from half guard but Akechi is working away.
Wolf-Fang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Akechi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akechi.
Akechi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Akechi looking for a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang defends easily.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet. #SUB#
Wolf-Fang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akechi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to get both his arms back between Akechi's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Wolf-Fang wants to pass the guard but Akechi is keeping the position.
Wolf-Fang advances position into side control!
Wolf-Fang trying to control the action but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Akechi tries to buck Wolf-Fang off but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
Akechi is not content to let Wolf-Fang control the position.
Wolf-Fang takes a little break here. Akechi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Akechi is trying to get back to half guard.
Wolf-Fang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Akechi's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wolf-Fang walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Akechi.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf-Fang as he jumps to the side.
Wolf-Fang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolf-Fang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akechi to score with a decent uppercut.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf-Fang.
It seemed like Wolf-Fang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akechi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akechi tries to bum rush Wolf-Fang with a series of wild strikes but Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.#TD#
Akechi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Wolf-Fang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akechi defends well.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving. #T1#
Wolf-Fang seems keen to control Akechi's posture.
Akechi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolf-Fang has control of Akechi's left arm, preventing Akechi from doing any damage.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf-Fang is keeping the position for now.
Wolf-Fang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akechi postures up and lands a big shot to Wolf-Fang's brow.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Akechi trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Akechi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf-Fang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wolf-Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf-Fang, not yet.
Wolf-Fang has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
Akechi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolf-Fang's head.
Akechi trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akechi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wolf-Fang looking to control.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf-Fang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Akechi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wolf-Fang managing to control the position.
Akechi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wolf-Fang has his hands on Akechi's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf-Fang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolf-Fang misses the shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang with a hook.
Akechi staying out of range there.
Wolf-Fang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolf-Fang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Akechi throwing a counter right hand but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid it.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akechi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolf-Fang throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Wolf-Fang avoids it well and moves away.
Akechi lands a jab to Wolf-Fang's midsection.
Wolf-Fang throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Akechi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf-Fang. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Akechi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akechi throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Akechi jabs at Wolf-Fang's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akechi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads 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.

Event: GAMMA#963 Karim v Billy
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Lombardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akechi at a distance.
Lombardo scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akechi is defended easily by Lombardo.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the head.
Akechi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Akechi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Akechi scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Akechi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lombardo is trying to control Akechi's posture but Akechi avoids it.
Akechi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lombardo is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Akechi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lombardo tries to buck Akechi off but Akechi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lombardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Akechi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lombardo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lombardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lombardo being controlled for a moment.
Akechi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Akechi in the domination position with Lombardo hanging on.
Akechi is working Lombardo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lombardo is trying to control Akechi's posture but Akechi avoids it.
Akechi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lombardo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Akechi's best efforts.
Akechi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lombardo is trying to control but can't.
Lombardo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Akechi drops an elbow to the side of Lombardo's head. #T3#
Lombardo taking some punishment here, with Akechi in his half guard.
Akechi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lombardo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lombardo.
Akechi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombardo has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
Lombardo managing to control the position.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Lombardo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Akechi throwing strikes but missing.
Akechi distracts Lombardo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi won't allow Lombardo to sweep him here.
Akechi is fighting to break Lombardo's control of his arms but Lombardo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Akechi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lombardo keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lombardo is looking to land body kicks.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo lands a leg kick that knocks Akechi off balance momentarily.
Akechi misses with the combination.
Akechi connects with a body shot.
Santino Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Akechi backs away, Lombardo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akechi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lombardo rather than just go for the knockout.
Akechi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Donk. Akechi catches Lombardo right on the button with a cross.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.#T1#
Lombardo throws a low kick but Akechi moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lombardo.
Akechi lands with a good body shot.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Akechi.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akechi just manages to avoid it.
Lombardo lands with a right hand.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt - Lombardo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lombardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Akechi counters with a stiff right hand.
Akechi slips a straight right by Lombardo.
Akechi jabs at Lombardo's body.
Lombardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akechi takes one to the side of the head.
Akechi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akechi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lombardo at a distance. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akechi misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akechi's knee momentarily.
Akechi scores with a body shot.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akechi is out of range and Lombardo settles back down.
Lombardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi avoids a kick to the body.
Akechi shoots in looking for a takedown but Lombardo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akechi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Lombardo motions for Akechi to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo misses the jab.
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Lombardo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lombardo lands an overhand right.
Lombardo scores with a jab.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Akechi throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Akechi throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but Akechi seems unphased.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Akechi.
Lombardo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Lombardo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akechi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo throws out a leg kick but Akechi moves out of range and Lombardo only half commits.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown but Lombardo shows good takedown defense.
Santino Lombardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubei Akechi.
Lombardo jabs Akechi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lombardo leaves Akechi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akechi walks into a jab.
Lombardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lombardo.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santino Lombardo dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akechi.
Akechi dodges the punch combination from Lombardo. #TD2#
Akechi shoots in and bounces Lombardo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubei Akechi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akechi trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
Lombardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Lombardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lombardo seems keen to control Akechi's posture.
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Lombardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lombardo wants to hit a sweep here but Akechi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lombardo there!
Lombardo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lombardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akechi.
Akechi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akechi working Lombardo over with strikes.
Lombardo moves into full guard.
Akechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akechi throws an elbow that misses. Lombardo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akechi's guard. Nice move by Lombardo!#REVR#
Akechi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lombardo tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg. #T3#
Akechi thows a huge punch but Lombardo dodges it nicely.
Akechi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akechi slips a nice elbow through Lombardo's hands, connecting with Lombardo's forehead.
Akechi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lombardo's head.
Lombardo wants to get back to full guard.
Akechi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Akechi.
Lombardo is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Akechi working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akechi lands a nice short elbow.
Akechi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Akechi there.
Akechi lands with a punch from half guard.
Lombardo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Akechi wants to control but Lombardo is keeping him busy.
Akechi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Akechi drops an elbow to the side of Lombardo's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lombardo tries to kick Akechi off but Akechi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akechi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jubei Akechi made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#958 Karim v Bento
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akechi.
Akechi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Akechi ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Akechi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bob dodges the ground and pound from Akechi.
Bob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Akechi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Akechi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Akechi looks up at the clock and then as Bob takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akechi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Akechi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bob sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Akechi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bob is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Akechi looks up at the clock and then as Bob takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akechi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Akechi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akechi lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Akechi.
Akechi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bob sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Akechi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bob is not content to let Akechi control the position.
Akechi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akechi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Akechi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Akechi controlling the position from side mount.
Akechi in side control, throwing shots but Bob defends.
Bob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bob looking for a sweep but Akechi has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Akechi wants to control the pace but Bob is squirming around nicely.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akechi on the ground.
Akechi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Akechi throwing strikes here but Bob is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Akechi lands a couple of good shots and Bob has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Akechi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Akechi is controlling the position but Bob somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Akechi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akechi throwing shots but Bob is blocking nicely. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bob is refusing to be controlled, as Akechi sits in half guard.
Akechi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Akechi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akechi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head.
Akechi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akechi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akechi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akechi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akechi wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akechi.
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akechi blocks a jab.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Bob avoids it easily.#TD2#
Akechi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bob to the ground. Akechi is now in Bob's guard.
Jubei Akechi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akechi trying to move into half guard but instead Bob has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Akechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akechi is trying to keep Bob in close. #SUB2#
Bob avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akechi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Akechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Akechi keeps trying to improve his position.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Akechi is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akechi is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Akechi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akechi drops an elbow to the side of Bob's head.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Bob is having none of it.
Akechi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akechi lands a nice short elbow.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akechi.
Bob is staying active underneath Akechi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akechi thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Akechi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Bob is trying to maintain the position but Akechi is very close to passing his half guard.
Akechi trying to control from Bob's half guard. Bob has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akechi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akechi's hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob takes one to the chin there.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bob'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#
Akechi has a takedown stuffed.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Akechi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Akechi lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Akechi.
Akechi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bob with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akechi thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but Bob defending well. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akechi lands a nice short elbow.
Bob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akechi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akechi is trying to control. Bob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bob defending well though.
Akechi is keen to just control but Bob is a slippery customer.
Bob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bob trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Akechi manages to pass to mount!
Bob tries to lock up and control but Akechi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Akechi controlling the pace for now.
Akechi wants to control the pace but Bob is squirming around nicely.
Akechi lands a heavy elbow.
Bob is trying desperately to improve position.
Akechi cracks Bob with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Akechi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Akechi with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akechi landing shots from mount.
Akechi content just to control the position here. #T3#
Bob tries to reverse the position but Akechi maintains control.
Akechi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Akechi looking to finish Bob with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bob!
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akechi controlling from the full mount.
Scooter Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Akechi is continuing to stall.
Akechi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Let's hope that Akechi 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jubei Akechi thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 445: Akechi VS Vertongen
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Akechi misses.
Vertongen misses with a body shot.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akechi defending well as Vertongen loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Vertongen. #TD2#
Vertongen dives in and scores a takedown into Akechi's guard.
Akechi is controlling Vertongen's posture.
Vertongen throwing strikes from guard but Akechi blocks nicely.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vertongen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Vertongen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vertongen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Vertongen is looking to work some ground and pound but Akechi has wrist control.
Akechi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vertongen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Vertongen slips nicely into half guard.
Vertongen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vertongen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vertongen is trying to control the action in half guard but Akechi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Akechi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vertongen.
Akechi is trying to control but can't.
Akechi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vertongen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vertongen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akechi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Vertongen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akechi's head.
Vertongen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Vertongen has control of the leg.
Akechi is working hard here to advance position.
Akechi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vertongen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akechi tries to roll over but Vertongen keeps him under control.
Vertongen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akechi manages to get to full guard.
Vertongen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Vertongen postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vertongen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Vertongen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Akechi has his foot on Vertongen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vertongen works his way back into a safe position though.
Akechi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akechi controls Vertongen momentarily but Vertongen frees himself. #T4#
Vertongen is fighting to break Akechi's control of his arms but Akechi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Akechi is looking for a triangle but Vertongen pushes his legs off easily.
Vertongen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi has Vertongen pulled in close to control his posture.
Vertongen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen distracts Akechi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vertongen wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Akechi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vertongen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vertongen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vertongen swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Vertongen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vertongen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi blocks a head kick by Vertongen.
It looked like Akechi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vertongen.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Vertongen misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vertongen was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Vertongen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Akechi is looking to wear down Vertongen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen lands a lovely overhand right.
Akechi slips a jab from Vertongen.
Vertongen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vertongen throws a shot to the body.
Vertongen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akechi swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range. #T1#
Vertongen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vertongen throws a series of strikes that have Akechi backpedaling.
Vertongen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Vertongen as Akechi shoots in.
Vertongen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.
Akechi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vertongen with a hook.
Vertongen slips a jab from Akechi.
It seemed like Vertongen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Vertongen finds it's target.
Vertongen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Akechi misses the target.
Vertongen scoring well with a low kick there.
Akechi dives in for a single leg takedown but Vertongen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vertongen misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi can't break the clinch. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akechi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akechi is trying to force a seperation but Vertongen has the dominant position.#TD#
Akechi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Akechi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily.
Vertongen is looking to control Akechi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vertongen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akechi passes into side control, despite Vertongen's attempt to control the position.
Vertongen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Akechi working over Vertongen with some ground and pound. Vertongen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Akechi is nestled in close to Vertongen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akechi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.
Vertongen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vertongen wants to get back to full guard.
Vertongen keeps trying to improve his position.
Vertongen won't allow Akechi to pass to mount.
Vertongen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Akechi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Akechi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Vertongen actively working from the bottom here.
Akechi winds up and cracks Vertongen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Vertongen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily.
Akechi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Akechi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vertongen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Toby Vertongen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vertongen has hold of Akechi's hands but Akechi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vertongen manages to get to full guard.
Vertongen pulls Akechi in close to his closed guard and prevents Akechi from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toby Vertongen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Vertongen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
Vertongen cracks Akechi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Vertongen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi moves out of range of the leg kick from Vertongen.
Akechi connects with a looping right hand.
Vertongen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.
Akechi throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vertongen misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi feinted with a counter takedown.
Akechi misses with a looping right.
Akechi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akechi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vertongen scrambles back to his feet.
Akechi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Akechi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Vertongen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Akechi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vertongen was covering up waiting for the punch and Akechi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Akechi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Akechi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vertongen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akechi has managed to get both his arms back between Vertongen's legs - danger averted.
Vertongen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akechi passes into side control.
Vertongen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Vertongen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vertongen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vertongen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Vertongen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Vertongen trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vertongen throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Akechi has momentary wrist control but Vertongen slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vertongen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vertongen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vertongen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akechi is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vertongen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akechi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Vertongen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akechi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Vertongen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vertongen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vertongen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akechi passes into half guard.
Akechi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jubei Akechi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Akechi works the jab nicely.
Vertongen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akechi connects with a looping right hand.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vertongen as he jumps to the side.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vertongen throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi misses the jab.
Vertongen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vertongen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen misses with a hook.
Akechi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akechi blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vertongen.
Akechi moves away from the strike by Vertongen.
Vertongen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akechi. Akechi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Vertongen dips to his left and cracks Akechi with an uppercut!
Vertongen avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Vertongen avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Akechi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Vertongen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vertongen misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akechi.
Akechi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vertongen digs a good body shot into Akechi's ribs.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.
Vertongen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vertongen throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akechi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vertongen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akechi somewhat.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Vertongen looks to throw the jab but Akechi is out of range.
Akechi ducks right into an uppercut from Vertongen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vertongen counters with a left to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akechi.
Vertongen misses with a few strikes there.
Vertongen lands a right hook to the body.
Akechi lands a head shot.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Vertongen lands with a cross.
Vertongen misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Akechi.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vertongen 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 Akechi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akechi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akechi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Akechi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vertongen did well to prevent Akechi getting side control.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Vertongen is having none of it.
Akechi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akechi is thwarting Vertongen's attempts to control the position.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akechi connects with a nice short shot to Vertongen's temple.
Vertongen trying to control from the bottom.
Vertongen tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg. #T4#
Vertongen wants to control but Akechi is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akechi connects with a nice short shot to Vertongen's temple.
Vertongen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akechi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vertongen moves into full guard.
Akechi stands up over Vertongen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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!
Vertongen working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Toby Vertongen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Akechi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vertongen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akechi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.
Vertongen wants to improve his position but Akechi is controlling well. #T1#
Akechi slips a nice elbow through Vertongen's hands, connecting with Vertongen's forehead.
Akechi working the head and body with strikes.
Vertongen taking some punishment here, with Akechi in his half guard. #ROC#Vertongen is rocked!
Vertongen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vertongen is still in real trouble! Can Akechi finish him?
Akechi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vertongen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Vertongen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akechi works over Vertongen with some ground and pound from guard.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toby Vertongen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vertongen looking to control.
Vertongen seems to have recovered his senses.
Akechi passes Vertongen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vertongen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Vertongen trying to control but Akechi postures up.
Vertongen tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Akechi. #T3#
Akechi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vertongen tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Akechi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vertongen trying to control here.
Akechi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vertongen trying to control from the bottom.
Akechi works his way into full mount!
Vertongen tries to lock up and control but Akechi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Akechi working the ground and pound effectively.
Akechi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vertongen wants to hold on but Akechi pushes him away.
Vertongen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vertongen looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Vertongen wants to hold on but Akechi pushes him away.
Akechi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vertongen tries to hold on but Akechi postures up.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Akechi! Vertongen is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 440: Mollen VS Roth
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Chang forces Akechi back against the cage and clinches.
Akechi slows down the pace here.
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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akechi.
Chang's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akechi prevents a body shot from Chang. #TD#
Akechi tightens his grip and picks Chang up, before dumping him to the ground. Chang manages to land in guard.
Akechi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akechi is looking to work some ground and pound but Chang has wrist control.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Chang sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Akechi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Chang paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Akechi - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jubei Akechi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jubei Akechi thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 431: Kuznetsov VS Asmundsen
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Akechi takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses.
Akechi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Akechi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hageman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akechi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hageman is avoiding damage well.
Akechi lands an elbow.
Akechi working the ground and pound from side control.
Hageman is not content to let Akechi control the position.
Akechi in side control, throwing shots but Hageman defends.
Akechi cracks Hageman with a big elbow.
Hageman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Akechi.
Hageman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akechi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Hageman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akechi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hageman defending well though.
Akechi lands strikes from half guard.
Akechi working the head and body with strikes.
Akechi tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it.
Hageman is staying active underneath Akechi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akechi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akechi working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Akechi is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi works his way into full mount!
Akechi working the ground and pound effectively.
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Akechi's attempts to control the action.
Akechi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hageman working to try and regain half guard.
Akechi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hageman? #T3#
Akechi landing strikes from the mount.
Akechi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Akechi with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Akechi.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Akechi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hageman is in a horrible position here. Akechi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akechi with shots to the head and body - Hageman looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Hageman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akechi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Akechi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hageman?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Akechi working Hageman over with strikes here.
Akechi lands a couple of good shots and Hageman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Akechi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Akechi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hageman could be in trouble here!
Our spies down at at Rings Russia inform us that Akechi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Akechi wants to control the position but Hageman frees himself and scrambles - Akechi manages to regain control in side control.
Akechi is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akechi works to advance to full mount. Hageman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Akechi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Akechi moves out of range of the body kick from Hageman.
Nice shot lands for Akechi.#CL#
Hageman rushes Akechi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akechi lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. #TD2#
Akechi has picked Hageman up - he's going for a ride! Akechi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Akechi lands strikes from half guard.
Akechi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akechi lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hageman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akechi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akechi's back!
You can see the frustration on Akechi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Akechi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hageman's arms. #T1#
Akechi can't escape the position. #SUB#
Hageman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Akechi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Akechi breaks Hageman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses.
Akechi postures up in Hageman's guard and throws a big left but Hageman blocks it.
Akechi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akechi wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.
Akechi scoring with some ground and pound.
Hageman has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
Jubei Akechi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akechi trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Hageman has his foot on Akechi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akechi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Akechi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akechi is stalling here. Hageman 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 Hageman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Akechi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hageman off and has taken his back!
Hageman is covering up but some of the strikes from Akechi are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Akechi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Akechi.
Akechi scores with punches from the back. #T4#
Hageman tries to roll but Akechi sticks to his back.
Akechi is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hageman. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT2#Diego Hageman's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hageman doesn't escape.
Akechi is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Akechi.
Akechi has Hageman flattened out and is raining down punches.
Oh Hageman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hageman wants to get back to his feet.
Hageman seems to have got his legs back now.
Akechi lands shots from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Akechi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Akechi with a nice head shot there.
Akechi works over Hageman with some ground and pound from guard.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Akechi throwing strikes but missing.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Akechi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akechi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman is trying to keep Akechi in close.
Akechi trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab from Akechi misses.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away.
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman walks into a jab.
Hageman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Akechi if he has to take too many more of those.
Hageman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akechi wants to counter the offense by Hageman and move into the clinch position.
A lazy body kick from Hageman
and Akechi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akechi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hageman doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Akechi leaves Hageman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akechi connects with the punch.
Hageman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Hageman tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Akechi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Diego Hageman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akechi works over Hageman with some ground and pound from guard.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hageman being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Akechi 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.#T4##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akechi slips a jab and a cross from Hageman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hageman moves away.
Nice body punch from Akechi.
Akechi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hageman shoots in but no luck this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akechi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: GC 425: Garrett VS Sailcirc
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Burroughs shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab from Akechi.
Akechi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burroughs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burroughs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burroughs darts in trying to clinch
and Akechi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burroughs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Burroughs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akechi with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burroughs shoots in looking for a takedown but Akechi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burroughs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akechi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burroughs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Akechi misses with a wild combination.
Burroughs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akechi connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akechi.#ROC#Burroughs is rocked!
Burroughs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akechi lands with a nice body punch.
Akechi defending well as Burroughs loads up on a big left hand.
Akechi sizes up Burroughs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burroughs is still on wobbly legs! Can Akechi finish him?
Akechi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akechi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akechi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Burroughs takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Akechi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Burroughs bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jubei Akechi!
After the big win, Jubei Akechi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: C88: Muller vs. Tofail 3
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Akechi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White Jr's head backwards.
White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Jubei Akechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akechi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White Jr misses the jab.#TD2#
Akechi dives in and scores a takedown into White Jr's guard.
White Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi stands up over White Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Akechi stands up over White Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akechi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akechi wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving. #T1#
Akechi distracts White Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
White Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akechi's guard. #REVR#
Akechi keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully.
Akechi is adopting a defensive guard.
Akechi wants to sweep here but White Jr controlling him for the moment.
Akechi working a defensive guard here. #T2#
White Jr won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Akechi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akechi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White Jr won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Akechi working a defensive guard here.
White Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Akechi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Akechi trying to control from half guard but White Jr is working away. #T3##SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akechi is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White Jr moves into full guard.
White Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet White Jr, not yet. #SUB#
White Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
White Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
White Jr wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Akechi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akechi trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akechi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
White Jr digs a good hook to Akechi's body. #TD2#
Akechi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Akechi wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
Akechi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akechi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White Jr to see if he's OK.
White Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akechi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akechi's back!
Akechi tries to escape but White Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr connects with a big shot to the side of Akechi's head. #SUB#
White Jr looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Akechi is controlling White Jr 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
White Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akechi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Akechi is stalling in the full guard.
Akechi trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Akechi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akechi is working White Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
White Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Akechi has his hands clasped together but White Jr extends and breaks Akechi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by White Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce White Jr!
Our winner, Bruce White Jr, 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: C84: Alyoshin vs. McDonald
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Akechi slips a straight right by Terrell.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Akechi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Terrell to the ground. Akechi is now in Terrell's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Terrell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Terrell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akechi.
Terrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akechi wants a takedown but no success here.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi. #BC2#
Terrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A head kick misses from Terrell.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Terrell avoids it well and moves away.
Akechi scores with a hook to the body. Terrell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terrell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Terrell throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Akechi misses its intended target.
Terrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi counters with a right hand to the body.
Terrell misses with a looping right.
Terrell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akechi is out of range.
Akechi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrell throws out the jab.
Akechi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Terrell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akechi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Terrell defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrell connects with a body shot that sends Akechi's belly button to the back.#T2#
Terrell digs a good hook to Akechi's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terrell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akechi walks into a jab.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Akechi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell thuds a left hand into Akechi's body.
Terrell loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
Phillip Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akechi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akechi shoots in for a double leg but Terrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akechi needs to keep his hands up - Terrell had a free shot at his head there.
Akechi fails with a takedown attempt.
Akechi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
It looked like Akechi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Akechi dodges the punch combination from Terrell.
Terrell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akechi on the side of the head.
Terrell throws a series of punches but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terrell sprawls and moves away.
Akechi checks a leg kick.
Terrell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Terrell.
Akechi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akechi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Terrell tries to bum rush Akechi with a series of wild strikes but Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akechi staying out of range there.
A jab from Terrell misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Akechi misses its target.
Terrell scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Akechi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Terrell quickly recovers to half guard.
Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Terrell defending well though.
Terrell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Terrell has hold of Akechi's hands but Akechi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Akechi.
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses.
Terrell pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage.
Akechi distracts Terrell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Terrell 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akechi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akechi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terrell's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell 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#
Terrell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terrell as he jumps to the side.
That kick from Terrell tenderised Akechi's leg. Akechi is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Terrell.
Akechi jabs at Terrell's body.
Terrell moves forwards but Akechi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akechi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terrell. That's going to slow Akechi down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terrell tries to land a front kick but Akechi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Terrell throws a leg kick
and Akechi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Akechi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terrell sprawls and moves away.
Terrell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Akechi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Akechi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Terrell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Terrell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akechi throws an overhand right that lands on Terrell's shoulder, as Terrell tries to avoid the shot.
Akechi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Akechi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell with the inside leg kick.
Terrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akechi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Akechi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Terrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi digs a good hook to Terrell's body. #T2#
A slow jab from Terrell misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akechi.
Terrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akechi dives in for a single leg takedown but Terrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched 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.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Akechi decides to pull guard.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akechi looking to control.
Terrell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Akechi tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Akechi looking for a guillotine here but Terrell defends easily.
Akechi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terrell's guard. #REVR##T3#
Terrell 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.
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses.
Terrell keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi throwing strikes from guard but Terrell blocks nicely.
Akechi trying to control but Terrell is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akechi is really struggling to control Terrell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Akechi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Terrell has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
Akechi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Terrell keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Terrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
Akechi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akechi postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Terrell throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Akechi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Terrell won't be happy with that.
Akechi advances to mount.
Akechi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akechi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Akechi unloading with bombs!
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.
Akechi looking to control but Terrell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akechi avoids the attempt from Terrell to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi lands a big shot there that rocks Terrell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akechi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Akechi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Akechi looking to control but Terrell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Terrell can't escape the position.
Akechi punching from mount but Terrell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Akechi landing strikes from the mount.
Terrell gets back to half guard.
Akechi with the ground and pound but Terrell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Akechi is fighting to break Terrell's control of his arms but Terrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Terrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Terrell pulls Akechi in to control the position.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi wants to pass the guard but Terrell is keeping the position.
Terrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Terrell keeps moving.
Terrell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akechi controls the pace.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akechi lands with a cross.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Terrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terrell lands a lovely overhand right.
Akechi is looking to wear down Terrell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Terrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akechi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terrell sprawls and moves away.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi sets himself, and Terrell steps forward looking for the clinch! Akechi avoids it this time.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Akechi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him. #T4#
Terrell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Akechi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Terrell misses with a straight right.
Terrell lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Terrell misses.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Akechi checks it.
Terrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terrell misses with a looping left.
Akechi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Terrell works Akechi's body with a nice hook.

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 Terrell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
A relieved looking Phillip Terrell 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: C81: McDonald vs. Gee
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sea clinches.
Sea working hard to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sea has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Sea breaks the clinch.
Sea misses with a leg kick
and Akechi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Akechi.
Akechi lands a jab to the nose.
Akechi moves in looking to clinch but Sea pushes him off.
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Sea is predictable there
enabling Akechi to counter with a crisp jab.
Akechi lands a glancing blow to the side of Sea's head.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Sea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akechi!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akechi is able to avoid easily.
Sea throws a sloppy head kick and Akechi moves out of range easily.
Sea throws a right hand that Akechi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akechi also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Akechi misses the target.
Akechi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coral Sea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Sea. Those never looked like landing. #T1##CL2#
Sea rushes Akechi and presses him up against the cage.
Akechi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sea backwards.
Sea tries to break the clinch but Akechi is controlling the position.
Akechi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Sea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akechi slips under a jab from Sea.
Sea throws a body kick that misses.
Coral Sea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akechi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left and a right from Akechi both land. Nice combination.
Sea throws a series of punches but Akechi avoids them all with ease.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sea moves away.
Sea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sea pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Akechi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sea did well to prevent Akechi getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akechi lands a nice short elbow.
Sea looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Akechi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sea tries to kick Akechi off but Akechi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akechi with the ground and pound but Sea uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sea wants to stand and escape but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi stops Sea from standing up.
Akechi stands up over Sea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing that Akechi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akechi with a nice head shot there.
Akechi trying to control but Sea is working from the bottom.
Sea wants to stand and escape but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound. #T3##ES2#
Sea pushes Akechi off and gets back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Sea. #CL2#
Sea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akechi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sea's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Sea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akechi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Akechi.
Sea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akechi counters with a straight right hand.
Akechi slips a jab and a cross from Sea.
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!
Sea misses with a double jab #TD#
and Akechi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akechi.
Sea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Akechi 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.
Akechi works over Sea with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akechi won't allow Sea to get back to his feet.
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akechi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Akechi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akechi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sea has wrist control.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Akechi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Akechi landing a few strikes.
Akechi prevents Sea from escaping the position.
Sea takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Akechi trying to control the action but Sea is working from the bottom.
Sea pushes Akechi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Akechi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Akechi scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea wants to get back to his feet.
Sea being controlled for a moment.
Sea wants to get back to his feet but Akechi drags him back down.#T1#
Akechi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Akechi scores with punches from side control.
Sea is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Akechi scoring with punches from side control.
Akechi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Akechi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sea is avoiding damage well.
Akechi lands a few punches from side control.
Sea is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Akechi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sea wants to get back to his feet but Akechi drags him back down.
Akechi trying to control the action but Sea is working from the bottom.
Sea wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Akechi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Akechi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Akechi prevents Sea from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Akechi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sea can do to turn this around?
Akechi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sea is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Akechi asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Sea is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akechi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sea takes one on the button.
Sea throws a right and a left that Akechi avoids nicely.
Akechi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sea throws a combination that misses
and Akechi counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Akechi works Sea's body with a nice hook.
Sea is breathing heavily.
Sea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akechi connects with a body shot that sends Sea's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Akechi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sea's guard.
Sea wants to get back to his feet but Akechi passes into half guard. #REVB#
Akechi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sea has hold of Akechi's hands but Akechi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sea is trying to stand.
Akechi wants to pass to mount but Sea is defending the position.
Akechi working Sea over with strikes.
Akechi drops an elbow to the side of Sea's head.
Sea taking some punishment here, with Akechi in his half guard.
Akechi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Akechi lands with a hook. Sea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sea throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Akechi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Sea wants to get back to his feet but Akechi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akechi works over Sea with some ground and pound from guard.
Akechi throwing strikes from guard but Sea blocks nicely.
Sea wants to stand and escape but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi distracts Sea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi is in close to Sea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Sea keeps moving.
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.
Sea has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Akechi prevents Sea from getting back to his feet.
Akechi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akechi trying to control but Sea is working from the bottom.
Akechi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Sea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akechi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Sea is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Akechi dives into side control.
Sea wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Akechi controlling from side mount.
Akechi cracks Sea with a big right hand but Sea just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Akechi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sea wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Akechi cracks Sea with a big elbow.
Akechi cracks Sea with a big elbow.
Sea is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Akechi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sea taking punishment in the form of punches.
Akechi grinds an elbow into Sea's temple.
Akechi trying to control the action but Sea is working from the bottom.
Akechi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akechi controls the position.
Sea is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Akechi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Akechi taking a breather here. #T4#
Sea is pushing Akechi's head away, looking to escape. Akechi manages to hold on to the position though.
Akechi controls the position from side control.
Akechi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Coral Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sea pushes Akechi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Akechi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akechi, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jubei Akechi waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Akechi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
As Akechi backs away, Joteel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joteel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akechi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akechi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joteel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akechi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joteel throws an overhand right that lands on Akechi's shoulder, as Akechi tries to avoid the shot.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Akechi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Akechi lunges at Joteel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joteel's hand.
Joteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joteel throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Jubei Akechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akechi takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel misses with a kick to the body.
Joteel tries to land a leg kick but Akechi saw it coming and moves away.
Akechi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akechi jabs at Joteel's body.
Joteel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akechi.
An attempted straight right counter from Joteel misses the target.
Akechi avoids a kick to the body.
And Akechi tries to counter it with a takedown but Joteel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joteel walks into a left hand.
Joteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joteel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Joteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi scores with a body shot.
Akechi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joteel doesn't seem bothered though.
Joteel lands a body shot. #T2#
Akechi scores with a nice right hand.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akechi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joteel.
Joteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akechi.
Joteel swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Joteel throws a series of punches but Akechi avoids them all with ease.
Joteel throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Akechi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joteel's guard.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
Joteel looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Joteel is pulling down on Akechi's head to control his posture.
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akechi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel is pulling down on Akechi's head to control his posture.
Akechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joteel pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage.
Akechi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joteel pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joteel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joteel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akechi is controlling him.
Akechi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akechi passes into half guard.
Akechi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Akechi prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Akechi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joteel trying to control but Akechi postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Joteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joteel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Akechi.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi throws a shot from downtown. Joteel moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body kick there by Joteel.
Akechi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akechi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akechi defending well as Joteel loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akechi lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick from Joteel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joteel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Joteel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akechi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joteel rather than just go for the knockout.
Akechi digs a good body shot into Joteel's ribs.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joteel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
Akechi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joteel misses with an uppercut.
Akechi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Joteel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akechi on the side of the head.#T2#
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joteel.
Nice body kick there by Joteel.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
Joteel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joteel!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacque Joteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Akechi misses with a hook
and Akechi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joteel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joteel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joteel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akechi at a distance.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Joteel misses the target.#T3#
Akechi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joteel avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joteel takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Joteel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
And Akechi tries to counter it with a takedown but Joteel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joteel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Joteel looks to land a combination but Akechi avoids it well.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joteel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akechi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joteel has time to react.
Joteel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
Akechi misses with an uppercut. Joteel saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Akechi misses
and Joteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joteel scores with a nice right hand.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Joteel staying out of range there.
Akechi throws an overhand right that lands on Joteel's shoulder, as Joteel tries to avoid the shot.
As Akechi tries to get set, Joteel tries to push him back and clinch up but Akechi manages to avoid the attempt.
Akechi with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Joteel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
An inside leg kick lands from Joteel.
Joteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joteel at a distance.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi scores with a nice strike.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joteel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Akechi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joteel counters with an inside leg kick.
Akechi defending well as Joteel loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Akechi blocks the low kick.
Joteel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akechi.
Akechi tests Joteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Akechi takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Joteel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Joteel avoids it easily.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Akechi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joteel defends it well.
Joteel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joteel swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Joteel is looking to chop away at Akechi's legs.
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
Joteel throws a hook to the side of Akechi's head but Akechi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Joteel avoids it easily.
Joteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Joteel.#T2#
Akechi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joteel throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akechi lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Joteel there.
Joteel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akechi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joteel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Joteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Akechi avoided it.
Joteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi misses with a body shot
and Akechi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi moves out of range of the leg kick from Joteel.
Akechi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akechi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Joteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Joteel throws a sloppy head kick and Akechi moves out of range easily.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Joteel slips under a jab.
Joteel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akechi lands a nice hook to Joteel's body. Joteel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akechi takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Joteel clinches up against the cage.
Akechi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joteel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joteel needs to keep his hands up - Akechi had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Akechi misses with an uppercut. Joteel saw that one coming.
Joteel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akechi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joteel moves away from the strike by Akechi.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Joteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akechi throws a sloppy body shot
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akechi checks the leg kick.
Joteel throws a big shot that misses.
Joteel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

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 Jacque Joteel.
I think Joteel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Joteel!
After winning the bout, Jacque Joteel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Akechi cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akechi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akechi misses with a hook.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akechi slips a jab from Knox.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Akechi.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akechi's hands.
Akechi misses with a hook.
Knox throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Knox sizes up Akechi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox cracks Akechi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Knox.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.#T2#
Akechi lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Knox slips a straight right by Akechi.
Akechi swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
Akechi swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Akechi misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akechi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi throws a sloppy body shot
and Akechi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akechi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akechi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Jubei Akechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.#T4#
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knox works Akechi's body with a nice hook.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Akechi with a hook.
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Akechi throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Knox misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Akechi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Akechi throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Akechi's shoulder, as Akechi tries to avoid the shot.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akechi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Akechi misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox defending well as Akechi loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
Akechi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akechi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi misses with a looping left.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Akechi misses.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Knox jabs Akechi right on the nose. Akechi blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akechi.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Akechi moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Akechi jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Akechi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
Akechi throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akechi.
Knox lands with a cross.
Akechi throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T4#
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Akechi throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a looping left.
Akechi digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lands a jab.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
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 Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Akechi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Akechi connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Akechi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akechi throws a sloppy body shot
and Akechi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses the jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akechi throws out the jab.
Akechi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Akechi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akechi.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
Knox trying to control the position. #T2#
Akechi pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Akechi keeps him under control.
Knox gets back to full guard.
Akechi stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at Rings Russia inform us that Akechi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knox wants to get up but he can't break Akechi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Akechi working a defensive guard here.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Knox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akechi's head.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi 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.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akechi holds on and takes a little breather.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox is in close to Akechi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Knox lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Knox connects with a couple of short punches.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aramis Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Knox working some strikes from top position.
Knox trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox gave a mention to PWNAGEâ„¢ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WCF WNF 75: Anderson v Jackson
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
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. #T1#
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 #TD2#
and Akechi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
Akechi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goncalves.
Goncalves throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.#TD2#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T3##REVR#
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.#T4#
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!#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#ROC#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. #T3#
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. #TD2#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: WCF 88: Wallace vs Rader
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Akechi swings for the body but Chaize moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chaize defends it well.
Chaize misses with a straight right.
Chaize loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
And Akechi tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaize pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chaize moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaize tries to land a leg kick but Akechi saw it coming and moves away.
Akechi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaize defends well and Akechi ends up having to push Chaize into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chaize takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Chaize throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.
Chaize 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.
Akechi throws a body punch but Chaize moves out of range.
Chaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaize avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Chaize fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chaize. #T1#
Chaize throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaize swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Chaize scores with a hook.
Chaize throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaize misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi counters with a straight right hand.
Chaize feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akechis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaize is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akechi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaize under the eye.
Akechi throws a lazy right hand but Chaize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Akechi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chaize tries to kick Akechi off in order to stand up. Akechi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Chaize might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akechi working the head with strikes.
Chaize taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chaize tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akechi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chaize struggling a bit here.
Chaize is looking to regain half guard here but Akechi keeps moving and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Akechi in side control, throwing shots but Chaize defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Chaize takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chaize is looking for a sweep.
Chaize manages to work his way to half guard, despite Akechi's best efforts.
Akechi thows a huge punch but Chaize dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaize tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Chaize has hold of Akechi's hands but Akechi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chaize is looking to improve his position.
Chaize wants to control but Akechi is keeping busy.
Chaize is refusing to be controlled, as Akechi sits in half guard. #T4#
Akechi working Chaize over with strikes.
Akechi lands with a punch from half guard.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Akechi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chaize trying to control here.
Chaize wants to get back to full guard.
Chaize has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akechi is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Akechi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaize was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Jacques Chaize is winning the standup battle so far.
Akechi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaize counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi cracks Chaize with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Akechi throws a shot from downtown. Chaize moves away and avoids it.
Chaize is looking to counter punch.
Akechi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaize.
Chaize throws a right and a left that Akechi avoids nicely.
Akechi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chaize looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Chaize counters by moving into the clinch.
Akechi managing to block the knees to the body from Chaize.
Akechi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chaize fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chaize stuffs the takedown.
Jacques Chaize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubei Akechi.#T1##TD2#
Akechi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chaize tries to roll over but Akechi keeps him under control.
Akechi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akechi is stalling here. Chaize 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 Chaize has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Akechi defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaize in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jubei Akechi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akechi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chaize is keen to just control but Akechi is a slippery customer.
Akechi is trying to get back to full guard.
Akechi is staying active underneath Chaize, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Akechi wants to control but Chaize passes into side.
Akechi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Akechi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akechi lands a nice short elbow.
Akechi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Akechi drops an elbow to the side of Chaize's head.
Chaize keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaize is staying active underneath Akechi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akechi thows a huge punch but Chaize dodges it nicely. #T3#
Akechi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akechi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaize avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akechi.
Nice strikes from Akechi there.
Chaize is trying to get back to full guard.
Akechi wants to control but Chaize is keeping him busy.
Chaize trying to control here.
Chaize wants to get back to full guard.
Akechi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Akechi working the head and body with strikes.
Akechi wants to pass the guard but Chaize is defending well. #T4#
Chaize is trying to maintain the position but Akechi is very close to passing his half guard.
Akechi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaize keeping control of the position.
Akechi wants to control but Chaize is keeping him busy.
Chaize wants to control but Akechi is keeping busy.
Akechi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akechi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chaize is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akechi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chaize wants to improve his position but Akechi is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Akechi misses.
Chaize misses the shot to the body.
Chaize jabs Akechi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Chaize clinches up against the cage.
Chaize trying to land knees to the body.
Akechi is trying to force a seperation but Chaize has the dominant position.
Chaize tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akechi avoids it.
A short right from Chaize.
Chaize is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize has Akechi pressed against the cage, preventing Akechi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Chaize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akechi throws a lazy right hand but Chaize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akechi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Akechi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaize is looking to counter the offense by Akechi and move into the clinch.
Chaize misses the body punch
letting Akechi counter with a right hand.
Akechi lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Akechi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akechi wants to control but Chaize is keeping him busy.
Akechi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chaize wants to control but Akechi passes into side.
Akechi controls the position.
Akechi is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Chaize's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Akechi lands a few punches from side control.
Chaize gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi is pressing down on Chaize's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaize is holding on for now.
Chaize wants to get back to full guard.
Akechi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chaize slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Akechi working the head and body with strikes.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Chaize is having none of it.
Chaize is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akechi scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akechi lands a nice short elbow.
Jacques Chaize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akechi winds up and cracks Chaize with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akechi working over Chaize with some ground and pound. Chaize looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akechi lands a nice short elbow.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chaize is looking to control Akechi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaize avoid being mounted?
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES#
Chaize has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Akechi is on him like a limpet, forcing Chaize back against the cage.
Akechi stalling against the cage. #T4#
Chaize missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Chaize manages to break the clinch.
Chaize tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akechi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akechi cracks Chaize with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Chaize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akechi.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chaize on the side of the head.
Chaize throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacques Chaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akechi works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Chaize.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akechi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jubei Akechi made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Kosmanov as Akechi shoots in.
Kosmanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi. #TD#
Kosmanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akechi to the ground. Kosmanov is now in Akechi's guard.
Akechi trying to control the position here.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kosmanov stands up over Akechi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Akechi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kosmanov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov controlling the action here.
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Kosmanov has control of the leg. #T1#
Akechi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akechi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Akechi's brow.
Kosmanov works over Akechi with some ground and pound from guard.
Akechi is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Akechi.
Akechi is trying to control the position but Kosmanov postures up. #T2#
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akechi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kosmanov stands up over Akechi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akechi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akechi controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akechi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Akechi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kosmanov with a nice head shot there.
Akechi working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov lands a couple of elbows.
Kosmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Akechi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akechi controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Akechi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kosmanov has passed into side control.
Akechi tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
Kosmanov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov lands an elbow.
Akechi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Kosmanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the body.
Kosmanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kosmanov.
Akechi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kosmanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akechi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Akechi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kosmanov swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Kosmanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kosmanov duly obliges.
Akechi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kosmanov is fending him off so far but Akechi persists. Nope, Kosmanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosmanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov tries to work over Akechi's front leg with a kick but Akechi checks it.
Kosmanov misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?#T1#
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Akechi drops his hands momentarily and Kosmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Akechi. Beautiful body shot.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Kosmanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Akechi staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Akechi takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Akechi tries to counter it with a takedown but Kosmanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Akechi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akechi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akechi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosmanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosmanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akechi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kosmanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akechi.
Kosmanov tries to roll over but Akechi keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akechi connects with a nice short shot to Kosmanov's temple.
Akechi drops an elbow to the side of Kosmanov's head. #T3#
Akechi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosmanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kosmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akechi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akechi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
Akechi blocks the strikes from Kosmanov.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akechi is controlling the pace.
Akechi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akechi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosmanov defending well though.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kosmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Akechi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi trying to control the position.
Kosmanov is stalling in the full 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 Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov slips under a jab from Akechi.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
Akechi slips a straight right by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov digs a good body shot into Akechi's ribs.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Akechi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Akechi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov keeping control of the position.
Akechi is stalling here. Kosmanov 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 Kosmanov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Akechi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kosmanov off and has taken his back!
Akechi connects with a big shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Kosmanov is really stuck here.
Akechi landing with strikes.
Akechi scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Akechi.
Akechi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Akechi struggling to land strikes to the head as Kosmanov covers up.
Akechi missing with strikes from the back.
Kosmanov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Akechi.
Akechi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kosmanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov wants to escape the position.
Kosmanov prevents Akechi from getting a body triangle.
Akechi lands strikes to the head.
Akechi tries to get the hooks in deep but Kosmanov pushed the leg off.
Kosmanov wants to control his opponent's hands but Akechi gets his hands free.
Kosmanov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Akechi cracks Kosmanov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kosmanov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Kosmanov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kosmanov breaks Akechi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Akechi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Akechi working a defensive guard here.
Kosmanov is working Akechi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Akechi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosmanov defends well.
Akechi looking to control.
Akechi has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving. #T4#
Akechi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Akechi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kosmanov trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kosmanov 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!
A victorious Vladimir Kosmanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF 79: Tofail vs Maki
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Akechi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akechi defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Akechi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akechi lands an uppercut.
Akechi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akechi misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard.
Akechi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Akechi being controlled here momentarily.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi is continuing to stall.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there. #T1#
Akechi postures up.
Akechi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akechi throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Akechi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Akechi. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Akechi sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akechi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akechi lands a jab to the head.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akechi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gracie has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Akechi counters by moving into the clinch.
Akechi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akechi lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Akechi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akechi smiles and moves away.
Akechi lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Akechi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Akechi.
A short right from Akechi on the inside.
Akechi cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Akechi digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Akechi won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akechi to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Gracie gets control of Akechi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Akechi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Akechi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Akechi not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Akechi jumps into side control!
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Akechi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akechi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie wants to control but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good exchange - Akechi coming out on top.
Gracie moves out of range as Akechi strikes.
Akechi slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akechi sprawls well. Akechi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akechi pinned against the cage. Akechi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akechi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Akechi.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Akechi.#KD2#
Akechi lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Akechi stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi wobbles Gracie with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Akechi dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Gracie to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WCF WNF55:Camorra v Anderson 3
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Akechi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bleak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.#CL#
Akechi has Bleak up against the cage in a clinch.
Akechi can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Bleak is trying to drag Akechi to the mat but Akechi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akechi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Akechi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akechi misses with the head strike.
Akechi tries to work over Bleak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akechi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bleak has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi.
Bleak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akechi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Akechi misses.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Akechi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Akechi scores with a jab to the body.
Bleak swings widly with a right hand
and Akechi counters with a stiff right hand.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Bleak moves into the clinch.
Akechi has Bleak pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Bleak has picked Akechi up - he's going for a ride! Bleak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak working Akechi over with strikes.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Akechi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bleak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akechi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akechi defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bleak thows a huge punch but Akechi dodges it nicely. #T2#
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Akechi is defending the position.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bleak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akechi is controlling Bleak's trapped leg to prevent Bleak from advancing to side control.
Akechi trying to control here.
Bleak works his way into full mount!
Akechi is in a horrible position here. Bleak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akechi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Akechi wants to get back to full guard.
Bleak misses with a head shot. Akechi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Akechi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akechi's head.
Bleak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akechi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akechi is trying to keep Bleak in close.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Akechi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but Akechi has wrist control.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Akechi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Akechi's brow.
Bleak throws a strike but Akechi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bleak has his foot on Akechi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akechi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bleak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akechi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akechi lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Akechi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akechi has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akechi is working Bleak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wulfgang Bleak dominated that round.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bleak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bleak with a poor takedown #CL#
and Akechi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bleak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akechi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akechi has Bleak pushed against the cage.
Akechi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Bleak can't find room to land a body shot as Akechi controls the action.
Bleak wants a takedown.
Jubei Akechi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgang Bleak.
Akechi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bleak as Akechi tries to tie him up.
Bleak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akechi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Akechi prevents a body shot from Bleak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bleak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Akechi is trying to keep an underhook but Bleak manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wulfgang Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akechi is trying to control but can't.
Akechi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bleak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akechi is positioning himself well to prevent Bleak advancing to mount. #T1#
Bleak trying to advance position but Akechi counters by regaining guard.
Bleak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akechi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bleak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bleak working the ground and pound.
Bleak misses with the ground and pound.
Bleak scoring with punches and elbows.
Bleak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bleak landing a few strikes.
Bleak throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Bleak in side control, throwing shots but Akechi defends.
Akechi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Akechi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Akechi's head but Akechi avoids it well.
Akechi parries the strikes from Bleak easily there. Bleak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Akechi to escape.
Akechi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akechi regains half guard, as Bleak was trying to land strikes.
Akechi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bleak.
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Akechi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Akechi!#REVR##T3#
Akechi won't allow Bleak to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akechi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akechi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akechi controls the pace.
Bleak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Akechi trying to control the position.
Akechi can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Akechi is defending the position.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akechi trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up.
Bleak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Akechi wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wulfgang Bleak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Akechi gets tackled into the cage by Bleak. Bleak maintains the clinch.
Bleak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akechi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bleak can turn it around.
Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Akechi back against the cage.
Akechi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bleak is trying to drag Akechi to the mat but Akechi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bleak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bleak looking for a takedown.
Jubei Akechi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgang Bleak.
Akechi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Akechi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Akechi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akechi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Bleak can't get the takedown.
Akechi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bleak backwards. #T1#
Akechi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bleak.
Bleak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bleak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akechi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bleak slips a jab from Akechi.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.
Akechi looks to land a combination but Bleak avoids it well.
Bleak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akechi. #CL2#
Bleak moves into the clinch.
Akechi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bleak prevents a body shot from Akechi.
Jubei Akechi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bleak wants a takedown.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bleak lands a shot to the body.
Bleak letting Akechi take a breather here.#T2#
Bleak wants a takedown.
Akechi working aggressively here.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but Akechi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akechi trying to stall but Bleak improves his position. #TD2#
Bleak has hold of one of Akechi's legs. Akechi is fighting the takedown attempt but Bleak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Akechi looking to control.
Akechi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak wants to improve his position but instead Akechi has moved into half guard.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Akechi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akechi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akechi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Akechi is trying to control. Bleak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wulfgang Bleak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bleak gets back to full guard.
Akechi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bleak's head.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there. #T4#
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Bleak trying to control the position here.
Bleak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bleak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bleak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akechi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bleak has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bleak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Akechi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bleak 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wulfgang Bleak!
A relieved looking Wulfgang Bleak 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: WCF 68: Solo vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akechi on his heels. He'll look to pass Akechi's guard now, I'm sure.
Our spies down at at Rings Russia inform us that Akechi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Akechi pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akechi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akechi holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #T1#
Gracie passes Akechi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akechi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Akechi's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is pressing down on Akechi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akechi is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to control but Akechi is keeping him busy.
Akechi is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akechi avoid being mounted?
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akechi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Akechi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akechi trying to control here. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Akechi defends it. #T3#
Akechi is holding on to half guard well.
Akechi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Akechi is defending the position.
Akechi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie moves into full mount! Akechi won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Akechi wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Akechi is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akechi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Akechi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akechi lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Akechi cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Akechi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akechi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Akechi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Akechi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akechi continues to drive forward.
Akechi scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Akechi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akechi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akechi.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akechi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akechi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Akechi stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Akechi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Akechi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akechi lands a shoulder strike.
Akechi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Akechi tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Akechi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akechi.
Akechi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Akechi.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akechi walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akechi connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Akechi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Akechi.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Akechi had a free shot at his head there.
Akechi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Akechi lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Akechi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!#T2#
BAM! Akechi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Gracie like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jubei Akechi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jubei Akechi made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C4 XXIV - Duvernay vs Akechi
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Duvernay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Duvernay wants to clinch up but Akechi keeps it at a distance.
Akechi slips under a jab.
Akechi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duvernays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akechi slips a straight right by Duvernay.
A clash of legs there as Akechi blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akechi throws a good cross that connects.
Duvernay seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duvernay is looking to clinch but Akechi is avoiding it. #T1#
Duvernay throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi misses with a left hand
and Duvernay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duvernay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akechi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akechi lands with an uppercut that bounces Duvernay off the cage and back into range.
Akechi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duvernay swings widly with a right hand
and Akechi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Duvernay. That snapped Akechi's head back. #ROC#Akechi is rocked!
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Duvernay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akechi to score with a decent uppercut.
Duvernay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akechi to score with a decent uppercut.
Evan Duvernay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Duvernay lands a big uppercut and Akechi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Akechi looks OK. Duvernay waves Akechi back to his feet!
Akechi is still on wobbly legs! Can Duvernay finish him?#CL#
Duvernay closes the distance and clinches.
Duvernay is leaning against Akechi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duvernay lands a big right hand that drops Akechi! The killer instinct kicks in and Duvernay finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Duvernay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Evan Duvernay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C4 XX - Viginti Poeliis
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Akechi throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Clemens slaps away a takedown attempt from Akechi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akechi with a jab.
Clemens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akechi throws out a loose jab but Clemens uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clemens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akechi scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Clemens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clemens is thwarting Akechi's attempts to control the position.
Akechi is looking for a sweep. Clemens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clemens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akechi keeps working. #T1#
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Clemens has control of the leg.
Akechi's coaches at Rings Russia have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Akechi wants to control but Clemens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Akechi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clemens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akechi keeps working.
Akechi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akechi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Clemens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akechi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.#T2##SUB2#
Akechi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akechi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akechi advances position into side control!
Akechi is looking to take a break and control but Clemens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clemens is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akechi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Akechi scoring with strikes but Clemens is staying in there. #T3#
Clemens tries to lock up and control but Akechi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akechi trying to control but Clemens is having none of it.
Clemens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clemens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Akechi lands a heavy elbow.
Akechi looking to control but Clemens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akechi raining down hammerfists from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clemens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akechi lands a nice shot to the head.
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.
Clemens is trying to stand up.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Akechi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Akechi tries to control but Clemens wriggling away.
Akechi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clemens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Akechi lands a big shot there that rocks Clemens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Akechi with good strikes from the mount here!
Akechi tries to control but Clemens wriggling away.
Akechi working Clemens over with strikes here.
Akechi wants to control the pace but Clemens is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Akechi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akechi throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Clemens.
Akechi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Clemens drives through and clinches with Akechi against the cage.
Clemens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akechi to keep the fight standing.
Akechi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens goes for a takedown attempt but Akechi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Akechi lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akechi is defended easily by Clemens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jubei Akechi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Clemens.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Clemens tries a head kick but it misses.
Akechi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Akechi thuds a left hand into Clemens's body.
Akechi misses with a straight right. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clemens enables Akechi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clemens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clemens wants to get back to his feet but Akechi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akechi works over Clemens with some ground and pound from guard.
Clemens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Clemens has his foot on Akechi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akechi works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akechi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clemens has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
Clemens trying to control the position.
Akechi stands up over Clemens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Akechi trying to control but Clemens is working from the bottom.
Akechi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Akechi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Akechi works over Clemens with some ground and pound from guard.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Clemens keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clemens is on top in guard. #REVB#
Akechi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clemens controls the pace.#SUB#
Akechi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clemens is one step ahead there.
Akechi working a defensive guard but Clemens passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi is pressing down on Clemens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clemens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clemens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akechi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Akechi lands.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clemens manages to avoid it.
Akechi jabs Clemens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
Samuel Clemens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akechi darts in looking for a takedown but Clemens gets double underhooks and turns Akechi into the cage.
Akechi taking a breather.
Clemens content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Akechi jumps guard.
Akechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi wants to sweep but no luck.
Akechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akechi, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akechi is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Akechi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clemens's head.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clemens is keeping the position for now.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Clemens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clemens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akechi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clemens trying to keep a closed guard but Akechi is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Akechi stands up over Clemens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akechi throwing strikes but missing.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Clemens controls Akechi momentarily but Akechi frees himself.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Clemens keeps moving. #T3#
Akechi connects with a couple of short punches.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akechi pushes down on Clemens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akechi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Akechi.
Akechi working over Clemens with some ground and pound. Clemens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akechi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akechi winds up and cracks Clemens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akechi working Clemens over with strikes.
Akechi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akechi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Clemens pushes Akechi off looking to stand but Akechi dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Clemens looking for submissions off his back.
Clemens is trying to get back to full guard.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clemens can do to turn this around?
Akechi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akechi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Samuel Clemens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akechi looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Akechi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akechi, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jubei Akechi thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: C4 XVI - Kamara vs. Stuckey
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
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 #KD2#
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?!#ROC2#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.#T1#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
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. #TD#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#CL2#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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 #TD#
and Akechi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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 #TD#
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!#R3#
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#TD#
and Akechi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Duvernay! #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #REVB#
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!#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Akechi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Duvernay has gone for a leg lock! Akechi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duvernay's guard.#REVR#

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.

Event: C4 - The Time Has Come
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
A left and a right from Akechi both land. Nice combination.
Mayhem has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Mayhem.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Akechi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akechi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mayhem swinging wildly here.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Mayhem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akechi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akechi's head backwards.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Mayhem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhem wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Akechi gets a takedown into half guard.
Akechi prevents Mayhem from improving his position.
Mayhem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayhem wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mayhem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akechi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Akechi looking to pass the guard.
Mayhem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Mayhem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayhem looking to control.
Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Akechi wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mayhem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akechi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by Akechi.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Mayhem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhem wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mayhem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akechi.
Akechi shoots in for a double leg but Mayhem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marshal Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubei Akechi.
Akechi thuds a left hand into Mayhem's body.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. Akechi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
and Akechi counters with a left to the body.
Akechi throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Mayhem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mayhem lands with a good body shot.
Akechi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akechi defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akechi has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem misses with an uppercut
and Akechi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
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 Marshal Mayhem 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##TD2#
Akechi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Mayhem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akechi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayhem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akechi won't allow Mayhem to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akechi's guard. #REVR##T1#
Mayhem trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Mayhem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Akechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
Akechi wants to sweep here but Mayhem controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Akechi trying to control the position. #T2#
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.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem is really struggling to control Akechi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Akechi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Akechi trying to control from half guard but Mayhem is working away.
Akechi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akechi trying to control from half guard but Mayhem is working away.
Mayhem moves into full guard.
Mayhem wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Mayhem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem looking to control.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Mayhem wants to sweep but no luck.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem is controlling Akechi's posture.
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Akechi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akechi swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Akechi ducks down to avoid it.
Akechi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Marshal Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Akechi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akechi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mayhem defends well and Akechi ends up having to push Mayhem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marshal Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Akechi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayhem moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akechi.
Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akechi.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and Akechi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayhem moves in looking to clinch but Akechi pushes him off.
Akechi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mayhem defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi connects with a body shot.
Akechi throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Akechi throws a right hand that Mayhem ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayhem also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayhem misses the target.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshal Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayhem, as that shot connected.
Akechi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayhem rather than just go for the knockout.
Akechi lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Akechi.
Nice takedown defense from Mayhem. No joy for Akechi on that attempt.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Akechi moves out of range.
And Akechi tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayhem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi. #T3#
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Mayhem connects with a looping right hand.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Mayhem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayhem misses the jab.
And Akechi tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayhem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayhem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akechi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akechi or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayhem, which made it look bad.
Marshal Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubei Akechi.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut.
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayhem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akechi swings widly with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a left to the body.
Mayhem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akechi throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akechi.
Akechi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayhem's waist but Mayhem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akechi off to one side.
Akechi slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Akechi swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Marshal Mayhem did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Mayhem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayhem.
Mayhem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mayhem takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Mayhem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayhem. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Akechi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem throws a hook to the side of Akechi's head but Akechi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akechi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akechi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the body.
Akechi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Akechi ducks down to avoid it.
Mayhem takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayhem slips under a jab.#T2#
Akechi misses with a combination
and Mayhem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Akechi takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Akechi thuds his right hand into Mayhem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
Akechi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akechi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akechi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayhem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akechi in his tracks.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Mayhem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Akechi breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
A combination from Mayhem does no damage.
The fighters circling - Mayhem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mayhem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Akechi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayhem.#TD2#
Akechi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi trying to control the action but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem manages to get back to half guard.
Mayhem tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Mayhem is pressing down on Akechi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mayhem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akechi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayhem controlling Akechi's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Mayhem had his way with Jubei Akechi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Akechi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akechi is keen to just control but Mayhem is a slippery customer.
Mayhem is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akechi in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.
Mayhem is staying active underneath Akechi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Mayhem actively working from the bottom here.
Akechi stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akechi lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akechi slips under a jab.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem scores with a hook.
Mayhem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshal Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Mayhem doesn't manage to clinch there - Akechi circles away.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akechi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Akechi.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem with a jab.
Akechi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayhem to score with a decent uppercut.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayhem as he avoids it easily.
Mayhem is looking to clinch. #T4#
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayhem swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Akechi.
Akechi takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem scores with the left hand. Akechi knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayhem connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshal Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Mayhem!
Marshal Mayhem is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Marshal Mayhem 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: Empire: Cage Wars 2
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akechi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Akechi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morrison stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Akechi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morrison some visible discomfort.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akechi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morrison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Akechi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Akechi trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison is pulling down on Akechi's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akechi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akechi is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
Akechi being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akechi preventing the sweep.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morrison is adopting a defensive guard.
Akechi cracks Morrison with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Akechi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akechi won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Akechi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akechi scoring with some ground and pound.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Akechi being controlled here momentarily.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison has his hands on Akechi's head, controlling the position.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Morrison is pulling down on Akechi's head. It's preventing any offense from Akechi, at least for the moment.
Akechi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akechi throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Akechi postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison is trying to keep Akechi in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Akechi is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Akechi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akechi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrison under the eye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akechi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akechi stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrison. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Akechi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Akechi moved out of range nicely.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.#TD#
Akechi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Morrison is controlling Akechi's trapped leg to prevent Akechi from advancing to side control.
Akechi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morrison controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is not content to let Akechi control the position.#T1#
Morrison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Akechi lands strikes from half guard.
Morrison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Akechi is thwarting Morrison's attempts to control the position.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Akechi is controlling well.
Akechi wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Akechi working the head and body with strikes.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Akechi is controlling well.
Akechi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Akechi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akechi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Akechi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Morrison trying to control but Akechi postures up.
Akechi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Akechi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akechi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akechi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morrison is doing well to control the position and prevent Akechi from advancing to side control.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akechi with the ground and pound but Morrison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Morrison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Morrison 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.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Morrison is pulling down on Akechi's head to control his posture.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akechi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Akechi 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Akechi thuds a left hand into Morrison's body.
Akechi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Akechi throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Morrison. #CL2#
Morrison takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Akechi.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akechi's elbow.
Akechi prevents a body shot from Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akechi has him pressed against the cage.
Akechi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akechi is pressed up against the cage. Morrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akechi down to the mat. Akechi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Morrison as Akechi shoots in.
Akechi misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##TD#
Morrison gets caught flat footed, as Akechi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morrison 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.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison looking to control.
Morrison has Akechi pulled in close to control his posture.
Akechi trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom. #T2#
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akechi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akechi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Akechi throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akechi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akechi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akechi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morrison duly obliges.
Akechi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akechi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Akechi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akechi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison works Akechi's body with a nice hook.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frank Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Akechi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akechi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Akechi.
Akechi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Jubei Akechi is winning the standup battle so far.
Akechi cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Morrison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akechi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morrison.
Akechi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Akechi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Akechi sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.
Well Akechi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi retains his welterweight title!
Jubei Akechi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fist MMA Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Frank Morrison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is no place for cowards'.

Event: Empire: Cage Wars
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akechi digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Akechi throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Akechi lands with an overhand left.
Murphy takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy slips under a jab from Akechi.
Akechi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Jubei Akechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akechi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Akechi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akechi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Akechi. #T1#
Akechi throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akechi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Akechi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akechi throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Akechi lands a nice looking body shot.
Akechi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Akechi throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Akechi throws a shot to the body.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akechi counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Akechi jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Akechi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akechi avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Akechi lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akechi punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Akechi.
Akechi connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Akechi as he connects with a hook.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Akechi scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Murphy unleashes a big counter combination but Akechi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Akechi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akechi takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Akechi throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Murphy throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Akechi slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Murphy lands a jab to Akechi's midsection.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy walks into a jab.#T4#
Akechi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Akechi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akechi lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
Akechi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murphy.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Akechi avoids it with no problem.
Akechi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Akechi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akechi doesn't seem bothered though.
Akechi scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akechi digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Akechi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murphy misses with a hook
and Akechi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akechi moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Jab from Akechi.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Akechi. Murphy falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Akechi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi retains his welterweight title!
Jubei Akechi made sure to mention his sponsor, Fist MMA Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: Empire: GP145 Grand Finale
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi lunges at Miles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miles's hand.
Miles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Miles.
Akechi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akechi defending well as Miles loads up on a big left hand.
Miles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Miles. Those never looked like landing.
Akechi lands a nice looking body shot.
Akechi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akechi is out of range.
Miles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Miles swinging wildly here. #TD#
Miles gets a takedown into half guard.
Miles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miles is thwarting Akechi's attempts to control the position.
Miles working over Akechi with some ground and pound. Akechi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Miles is trying to control. Akechi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akechi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miles is stalling in the full guard.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Miles is working Akechi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miles trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Akechi 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.
Miles stands up over Akechi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akechi wants to sweep here but Miles controlling him for the moment.
Akechi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Miles working a defensive guard here.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom. #T4#
Miles looking for a sweep. Not yet Miles, not yet.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.
Miles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akechi is looking to work some ground and pound but Miles has wrist control.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
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 Ricardo Miles 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#
Jab by Akechi.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi wants to counter the offense by Miles and move into the clinch position.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akechi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miles misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Akechi moves into the clinch.
Akechi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi looking to stall.
Miles fails to pull guard.
Akechi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akechi is leaning against Miles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akechi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Akechi.
Miles avoiding damage as Akechi throws knees to the body.
Miles tries to pull guard but Akechi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles tries to work over Akechi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akechi stalling the fight.
Akechi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miles. #TD#
Miles manages to pull guard.
Akechi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Akechi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Miles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
Miles throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Akechi is in close to Miles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miles controls Akechi momentarily but Akechi frees himself.
Miles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akechi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akechi throwing strikes from guard but Miles blocks nicely.
Miles controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Akechi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akechi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Akechi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miles takes an elbow to the temple.
Akechi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miles avoids it.#BC#
Miles breaks the clinch.
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jubei Akechi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miles takes one to the chin there.
Miles misses with a wild combination.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.#T4#
Miles misses with a straight right.
Akechi digs a good body shot into Miles's ribs.
Miles walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi lands a nice shot that snaps Miles's head back.
Miles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miles misses with a few strikes there.
Akechi with a nice cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Akechi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Akechi throws a shot to the body.
Miles wants to slow Akechi down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Akechi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akechi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jubei Akechi 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!#R3##TD#
Miles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akechi gets full guard.#SUB2#
Miles throws a sloppy strike and Akechi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Miles is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Akechi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Empire: X
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akechi somewhat.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Howardson looks to land a combination but Akechi avoids it well. #TD2#
Akechi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howardson to the ground. Akechi is now in Howardson's guard.
Akechi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akechi is controlling him.
Howardson keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi postures up and lands a big shot to Howardson's brow. #T1#
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Howardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym.
Akechi works over Howardson with some ground and pound from guard.
Akechi distracts Howardson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akechi stops Howardson from standing up.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akechi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Akechi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akechi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Howardson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howardson tries to get out of the position.
Akechi scoring with some ground and pound.
Akechi forces his way into half guard.
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!
Akechi is controlling the pace. #T3#
Akechi passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Akechi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Howardson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Howardson shrugs it off.
Howardson taking shots to the head.
Akechi raining down shots from the mount!
Akechi working the ground and pound effectively.
Akechi controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Akechi lands a couple of good shots and Howardson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi landing with strikes.
Howardson takes a big shot to the side of the head. #ROC2#Howardson is rocked!
Howardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akechi on the ground.
Howardson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Howardson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akechi is punishing Howardson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Akechi is raining down hard shots and and Howardson has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
Michael Howardson spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger. '.

Event: Empire: 8
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Akechi dives in and grabs Chiddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chiddell pushes down on Akechi's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Chiddell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Akechi catches Chiddell right on the button with a cross.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiddell manages to avoid it.
Akechi throws a right hand that misses
and Chiddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chiddell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akechi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chiddell finds it's way through Akechi's defenses.
Chiddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akechi misses with a hook to the body
and Chiddell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Akechi. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Akechi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chiddell.
Akechi misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Chiddell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akechi scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Akechi. Beautiful body shot.
Akechi lands with an overhand left.
Akechi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chiddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Chiddell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akechi wants to clinch.#T2#
Chiddell scores with a sloppy right hand. Akechi should have avoided that one.
Chiddell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akechi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chiddell changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Good standup being displayed there by Chiddell as he connects with a hook.
Chiddell throws a series of punches but Akechi moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Akechi closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akechi as Chiddell tries to tie him up.
Chiddell is trying to break free.
Akechi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chiddell after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Chiddell breaks from the clinch.
Chiddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akechi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi with a nice cross.
Chiddell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiddell.
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Chiddell misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Chiddell avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
A counter left hand to the body from Akechi misses its target.
Chiddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Chiddell misses with a looping right.
Chiddell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chiddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chiddell! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi swings for the body but Chiddell moves out of range.
Akechi walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiddell. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luck Chiddell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akechi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akechi blocks a jab.
Akechi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Chiddell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akechi scores with the left hand. Chiddell knows he should have avoided that one.
Akechi tries to clinch
and Chiddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Chiddell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Chiddell is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Chiddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiddell. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chiddell slips a straight right by Akechi.#T1#
Jab, jab by Akechi - just one landing.
Chiddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Akechi misses with a hook to the body
and Chiddell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akechi thinking.
Chiddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chiddell throws out a counter right but Akechi avoids it with no problem.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Chiddell swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi throws a right hand that misses
and Chiddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Akechi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akechi closes the distance but Chiddell moves to the side
and Chiddell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akechi staying out of range there.
Chiddell misses with a left hand
and Akechi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Akechi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chiddell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akechi takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Akechi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akechi tries to pass to full mount but Chiddell defends it. #T3#
Akechi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but Chiddell defending well.
Akechi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Akechi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chiddell is trying to stand.
Chiddell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but Chiddell defending well.
Chiddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chiddell is trying to stand back up but Akechi is controlling him #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.
Akechi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chiddell is looking to escape.
Akechi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Chiddell is having none of it.
Akechi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chiddell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akechi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chiddell defending well though.
Chiddell is trying to stand back up but Akechi is controlling him
Akechi working over Chiddell with some ground and pound. Chiddell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chiddell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Akechi manages to move to mount!
Chiddell squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Akechi is landing with some decent strikes but Chiddell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Chiddell is rocked!
Akechi lands a big shot to the head and Chiddell winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!

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