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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 2049 p4p, 2267 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 110 p4p, 124 weight class). Fukumitsu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL (AIZZO Remix). Lvavatai has chosen You Can Get It If You Really Want as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135
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144
8 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Fukumitsu - just one landing.
Fukumitsu tries to sprawl but Lvavatai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand back up but Lvavatai is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukumitsu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fukumitsu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lvavatai keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lvavatai breaks from the clinch.
Fukumitsu jabs Lvavatai right on the nose. Lvavatai blinks but takes it well.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lvavatai avoids the head kick by Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai gets a double leg takedown into Fukumitsu's guard.
Lvavatai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lvavatai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Lvavatai is having none of it.
Lvavatai tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukumitsu is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lvavatai throwing strikes but missing.
Lvavatai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fukumitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lvavatai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lvavatai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lvavatai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fukumitsu defending well though.
Lvavatai is trying to control. Fukumitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up here but Lvavatai is controlling him well.
Fukumitsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fukumitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lvavatai stops Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fukumitsu's head.
Lvavatai thows a huge punch but Fukumitsu dodges it nicely.
Lvavatai trying to control from half guard but Fukumitsu is working away.
Lvavatai controlling the action here.
Lvavatai is looking for a kimura here.
Fukumitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Lvavatai .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai wants to pass to mount but Fukumitsu is defending the position.
Lvavatai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lvavatai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lvavatai stops Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Lvavatai wants to control but Fukumitsu is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Fukumitsu coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Fukumitsu - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Lvavatai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
A head kick misses from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukumitsu defends it well.
Lvavatai feints and as Fukumitsu raises his hands in defense, Lvavatai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lvavatai trying to control but Fukumitsu is working from the bottom.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lvavatai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumitsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lvavatai throws a big right hand that misses.
Lvavatai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lvavatai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fukumitsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lvavatai has Fukumitsu in his guard.
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 Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A left lands for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Lvavatai moves away and avoids it.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown but Fukumitsu shows good takedown defense.
Lvavatai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lvavatai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fukumitsu is pushing Lvavatai 's head away, looking to escape. Lvavatai manages to hold on to the position though.
Lvavatai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukumitsu, who protects the arm well.
Fukumitsu tries to escape but Lvavatai is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lvavatai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukumitsu keeps working.
Fukumitsu is pushing Lvavatai 's head away, looking to escape. Lvavatai manages to hold on to the position though.
Fukumitsu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Lvavatai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukumitsu is looking to counter punch.
Lvavatai slips under a jab from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lvavatai shoots in but no luck this time.
Lvavatai shoots for a takedown but Fukumitsu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiaoali Lvavatai .
Lvavatai lands with a hook. Fukumitsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lvavatai fails to land the takedown.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lvavatai throws a hook but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Lvavatai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Lvavatai defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai shoots in for a double leg but Fukumitsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Fukumitsu misses with a few strikes there.
Fukumitsu blocks a jab.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lvavatai moves away.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fukumitsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Fukumitsu's guard now, I'm sure.
Lvavatai is looking to work some ground and pound but Fukumitsu has wrist control.
Lvavatai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lvavatai stops Fukumitsu from standing up.
Lvavatai throws an elbow that misses. Fukumitsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lvavatai 's guard. Nice move by Fukumitsu!
Fukumitsu stands and steps away. Lvavatai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu looks to land a left hand but Lvavatai moved out of range nicely.
Lvavatai with the counter takedown but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu wants to slow Lvavatai down by chopping away at his legs.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Fukumitsu slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
A nice combination there by Fukumitsu.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu throws a right and a left that Lvavatai avoids nicely.
Lvavatai fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiaoali Lvavatai 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fukumitsu swinging wildly here.
Fukumitsu thuds his right hand into Lvavatai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Fukumitsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukumitsu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukumitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lvavatai lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fukumitsu misses with a wild combination.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukumitsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Lvavatai 's head.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lvavatai defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Lvavatai .
Fukumitsu looks to land a combination but Lvavatai avoids it well.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Lvavatai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lvavatai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu misses with a two punch combination.
Fukumitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lvavatai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fukumitsu defends well and Lvavatai ends up having to push Fukumitsu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Lvavatai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lvavatai catches Fukumitsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lvavatai misses with a two punch combination.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lvavatai walks into a stiff left hand from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Lvavatai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu 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.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukumitsu throwing a counter right hand but Lvavatai manages to avoid it.
Lvavatai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fukumitsu pinned against the cage. Fukumitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Lvavatai avoids the punch easily.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lvavatai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lvavatai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Fukumitsu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukumitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukumitsu defends it well.
Fukumitsu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fukumitsu looks to throw a body kick
and Lvavatai counters with a shoot takedown. Fukumitsu fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Lvavatai isn't so interested in that idea.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lvavatai stands up from Fukumitsu's guard - Lvavatai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fukumitsu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice uppercut there from Lvavatai .
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Lvavatai lands with a straight right. Fukumitsu didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lvavatai lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lvavatai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Fukumitsu misses.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukumitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lvavatai can do to turn this around?
Fukumitsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fukumitsu, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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