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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 334 p4p, 460 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 21 p4p, 31 weight class). Fukumitsu comes to the cage accompanied by you should see me in a crown. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Hohenthal slips the punch.
Hohenthal works over Fukumitsu's head and body with a nice combination.
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hohenthal has time to react.
It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal lands a right hook 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!
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal shoots in but no luck this time.
Fukumitsu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Fukumitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukumitsu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fukumitsu clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal throws a combination that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu lands with an overhand left.
Hohenthal moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal feints the counter takedown.
Hohenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range nicely.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Fukumitsu's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fukumitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hohenthal clinches with his opponent.
Hohenthal is working for takedown but Fukumitsu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fukumitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fukumitsu connects with a right hand. Hohenthal shakes it off.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fukumitsu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hohenthal is in Fukumitsu's guard.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Fukumitsu keeps moving.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Hohenthal isn't so interested in that idea.
Hohenthal distracts Fukumitsu 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.
Hohenthal working some strikes from top position.
Hohenthal prevents Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukumitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Hohenthal is having none of it.
Hohenthal stands up over Fukumitsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hohenthal landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hohenthal postures up and lands a big shot to Fukumitsu's brow.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand back up but Hohenthal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fukumitsu.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Fukumitsu's hands, connecting with Fukumitsu's forehead.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.
Hohenthal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fukumitsu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hohenthal is on him like a limpet, forcing Fukumitsu back against the cage.
Hohenthal lands an uppercut.
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.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fukumitsu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fukumitsu lands a really nice looking cross but Hohenthal seems unphased.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Hohenthal closes the distance and pushes Fukumitsu back into the cage.
Hohenthal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fukumitsu up against the cage.
Hohenthal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukumitsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hohenthal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hohenthal is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hohenthal is looking for a takedown.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fukumitsu's elbow.
Hohenthal lands with a right to the head.
Hohenthal lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal keeps control of Fukumitsu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Fukumitsu scores with a jab to the head.
Fukumitsu slaps away a takedown attempt from Hohenthal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Hohenthal with the counter takedown but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Hohenthal scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal fails with a takedown attempt.
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
Hohenthal feints the counter takedown.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Fukumitsu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal stuns Fukumitsu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hohenthal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fukumitsu rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
A jab lands there for Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand back up but Hohenthal is controlling him
Fukumitsu is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohenthal lands a nice short elbow.
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukumitsu is looking to escape.
Hohenthal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fukumitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hohenthal is nestled in close to Fukumitsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Fukumitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukumitsu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fukumitsu pushes Hohenthal off looking to stand but Hohenthal dives back in and keeps control.
Hohenthal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fukumitsu tries to kick Hohenthal off but Hohenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Fukumitsu's hands, connecting with Fukumitsu's forehead.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fukumitsu taking some punishment here, with Hohenthal in his half guard.
Fukumitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal working Fukumitsu over with strikes.
Fukumitsu won't allow Hohenthal to pass to mount.
Hohenthal is nestled in close to Fukumitsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fukumitsu tries to kick Hohenthal off but Hohenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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. This is the final round!
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fukumitsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal drives through and clinches with Fukumitsu against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hohenthal.
Good body shot from Hohenthal.
Fukumitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hohenthal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fukumitsu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hohenthal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hohenthal is trying to control but Fukumitsu is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Fukumitsu is squirming around, avoiding Hohenthal's attempts to control the action.
Hohenthal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal is landing with some decent strikes but Fukumitsu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hohenthal trying to control but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Hohenthal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fukumitsu looks a forlorn figure.
Hohenthal trying to control but Fukumitsu is having none of it.
Fukumitsu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fukumitsu is rocked!
Hohenthal postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Fukumitsu out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hohenthal goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
An out of breath Lennart Hohenthal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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