I don't know. I was impressed with Akiyama toughness and hand speed. He is little for a 185, but he is quality. He deserved the win I thought. How did you score it?
Certainly NOT 30-27 as one judge had it. It could have gone either way but im baffled as to why Akinyama didnt use his immense ground game against a guy like Belcher.
Thought the commentators were being ridiculous calling it a robbery, I saw it as a really close fight.
Considering he's a Judoka i was quite impressed with his standup. Though i wish he'd stick to what his actually good at.
I thought his kicks and punches looked very quick and crisp. Good technique. His defense though looked loose, especially to leg kicks and especially when he was tired. Good trips also. I thought the first was Akiyama's, the second was close and the third was Belcher's. No robbery. Could have gone either way.
