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Originally Posted by Rob
It was very clear Belcher won two rounds. One was debatable but if it was gonna be 30-27, it was for the wrong man. Like I said, Akiyama'a own reaction said everything.
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Everyone I was in the room with felt Akiyama won the fight. Sherdog judges in the play by play (look I realize they're douchebags but still) felt Akiyama won the fight. Also in the Observer report I believe Bryan Alvarez said some thought Akiyama was winning some felt Belcher was winning. Akiyama was probably relieved to get the decision given how fucking tired he was which is why he probably reacter the way he did. But he landed many effective strikes during the fight and in the first round stole it after he got knocked down because he controlled most of the round before and after that. It was a flash knockdown.
Belcher also could have won the fight as well. He however DID NOT dominate Akiyama. Akiyama had him hurt and was controlling him at different points in the fight. Belcher also had Akiyama hurt and was controlling him, but was doing his best damage after an eyepoke, and I'm also pretty sure he kicked him in the balls on purpose lol.
In my opinion it shoulda been a draw, and in no way was 30-27 Akiyama or Belcher. It's easy to think Akiyama got dominated because all Rogan did was focus on Belcher's offence.