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Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Yoshihiro Akiyama
Sexyama
14-6-0 (2 NC)
RESULT

Yoshihiro Akiyama def. Alan Belcher (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Alan Belcher
The Talent
18-8-0
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, United States

Yoshihiro Akiyama defeated Alan Belcher by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir II, held Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Fight stats

Yoshihiro Akiyama
Alan Belcher
0
Knockdowns
1
55 of 156
Significant strikes
76 of 156
35%
Sig. strike accuracy
49%
70 of 173
Total strikes
76 of 156
3 of 4
Takedowns
0 of 0
75%
Takedown accuracy
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
3:11
Control time
0:44
Significant strikes by target
50 of 149
Head
39 of 108
2 of 4
Body
11 of 15
3 of 3
Leg
26 of 33
48 of 140
Distance
67 of 144
1 of 1
Clinch
7 of 9
6 of 15
Ground
2 of 3

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
1
24 of 63
Sig. str.
23 of 51
24 of 63
Total str.
23 of 51
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:16
Ctrl
0:34
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
11 of 34
Sig. str.
14 of 29
23 of 47
Total str.
14 of 29
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:40
Ctrl
0:08
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
20 of 59
Sig. str.
39 of 76
23 of 63
Total str.
39 of 76
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:15
Ctrl
0:02

Judges' Scorecards

#AkiyamaBelcher
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#AkiyamaBelcher
1
2
3
Total2829
#AkiyamaBelcher
1
2
3
Total2928

Media Scores

5
Akiyama
0
Belcher
29–28 Akiyama×430–27 Akiyama
All 5 media scorecards
  • Jordan Breen · Sherdog.com30–27Akiyama
  • TJ DeSantis · Sherdog.com29–28Akiyama
  • Mike Fridley · Sherdog.com29–28Akiyama
  • MMAJunkie.com29–28Akiyama
  • FightMetric.com29–28Akiyama

Fan Scorecards

63%
Akiyama
3%
Draw
33%
Belcher
30 fan scorecards submitted
29–28 Akiyama50%29–28 Belcher33.3%30–27 Akiyama10%28–27 Akiyama3.3%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
63%
Akiyama
R2
83%
Akiyama
R3
80%
Belcher

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Yoshihiro Akiyama vs Alan Belcher?

Yoshihiro Akiyama defeated Alan Belcher by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir II, held Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

What were the judges' scorecards for Yoshihiro Akiyama vs Alan Belcher?

The judges scored it 30–27, 28–29, 29–28 — Yoshihiro Akiyama won the decision.

Referee
Mario Yamasaki
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Yoshihiro Akiyama 41%59% Alan Belcher

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

14-6-0 (2 NC)
Record
18-8-0
1500
Elo rating
1567
0
Win Streak
0
50
Age
42
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Japan / South Korea / Japan
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.10
SLpM
2.70
41%
Str. Acc.
41%
3.62
SApM
3.10
57%
Str. Def.
59%

Grappling Profile

2.29
TD Avg.
0.44
67%
TD Acc.
26%
92%
TD Def.
55%
1.00
Sub. Avg.
0.90

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Yoshihiro Akiyama · 2-3
  • L
    ONE 165: Superlek vs. TakeruSun, Jan 28, 2024
    TKO · R1
  • W
    ONE XSat, Mar 26, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 1:50 · Lightweight
  • W
    King of the JungleFri, Feb 28, 2020
    Knockout · R1 · 3:04 · Welterweight
  • L
    Legendary QuestSat, Jun 15, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs MasvidalSat, Nov 28, 2015
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Alan Belcher · 3-2
  • L
    UFC 159: Jones vs SonnenSat, Apr 27, 2013
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 4:31 · Middleweight
  • L
    UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez IISun, Dec 30, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC on FOX: Diaz vs MillerSat, May 5, 2012
    TKO · R1 · 4:18 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Shields vs EllenbergerSat, Sep 17, 2011
    TKO · R1 · 3:48 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC 113: MACHIDA vs SHOGUN 2Sat, May 8, 2010
    Submission · R2 · 3:25 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 7 fights · 15 fights
43.0
Avg sig. strikes
24.8
1.71
Avg takedowns
0.27
3:10
Avg control time
1:45
78
Career high strikes
76
5
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Yoshihiro Akiyama
Strike target
Alan Belcher
80%
Head
57%
7%
Body
16%
13%
Leg
27%
Yoshihiro Akiyama
Strike position
Alan Belcher
79%
Distance
68%
3%
Clinch
16%
18%
Ground
17%