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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Fukuyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Marcus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryo Fukuyama's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryo Fukuyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marc Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Fukuyama moves away and avoids it.
Fukuyama blocks a jab.
Fukuyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown. Fukuyama tries to sprawl out of it but Marcus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fukuyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcus takes a swing at Fukuyama's ribcage but misses.
Fukuyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fukuyama as he jumps to the side.
Marcus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Marcus.
Fukuyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marcus lands in his opponent's guard.
Fukuyama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marcus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fukuyama is looking to stand up but Marcus isn't so interested in that idea.
Marcus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcus cracks Fukuyama with a solid left hand.
Marcus is working Fukuyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus won't allow Fukuyama to get back to his feet.
Fukuyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcus.
Fukuyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcus.
Fukuyama keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
Fukuyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcus.
Marcus with a nice head shot there.
Marcus with a nice head shot there.
Marcusis looking to pass into half guard but Fukuyama pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fukuyama is in guard.
Marcus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marcus holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marcus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fukuyama's head.
Marcus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fukuyama tries to kick Marcus off but Marcus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marcus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcus working Fukuyama over with strikes.
Marcus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fukuyama is trying to stand up here but Marcus is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fukuyama stuffs the takedown.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - Fukuyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Marcus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Fukuyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcus throws a body punch but Fukuyama moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fukuyama wants it to stay on the feet.
Fukuyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marcus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fukuyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Marcus.
Marcus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fukuyama prevents it.
Fukuyama digs a right hand into Marcus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marcus's gas tank.
Marcus tries to break free but Fukuyama pushes him back against the cage.
Marcus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fukuyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
Marcus is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Fukuyama. Beautiful body shot.
Fukuyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fukuyama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Fukuyama's shoulder, as Fukuyama tries to avoid the shot.
Fukuyama slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Fukuyama misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukuyama misses the target.
Fukuyama stuffs the takedown.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus misses with a body shot
and Fukuyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Marc Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama misses with a straight right.
Fukuyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marcus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcus showed some decent athleticism there.
Marcus stops Fukuyama from getting back to his feet.
Fukuyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcus.
Marcus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcus throwing shots but Fukuyama is blocking nicely.
Fukuyama pushes Marcus off looking to stand but Marcus dives back in and keeps control.
Marcus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus is working for a kimura but Fukuyama is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus with the ground and pound but Fukuyama uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marcus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fukuyama misses with an uppercut.
Marcus looks for a takedown but Fukuyama sprawls well.
Fukuyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcus.
Fukuyama waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Fukuyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukuyama stuffs the takedown.
Fukuyama misses with an uppercut.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus dives in and grabs Fukuyama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fukuyama pushes down on Marcus's head and hops out.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Fukuyama. No joy for Marcus on that attempt.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Fukuyama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fukuyama misses with a hook. Marcus ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Fukuyama. That snapped Marcus's head back.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fukuyama sprawls well. Fukuyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcus gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukuyama lands with an overhand left.
Fukuyama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuyama scores with the left hand. Marcus knows he should have avoided that one.
Fukuyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Marcus with that takedown attempt.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Marcus.
Marcus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a hook. Fukuyama ducked under it nicely.
A shot to de liver by Fukuyama. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Fukuyama.
Fukuyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukuyama lands a with a good body shot.
Marcus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Fukuyama - just one landing.
Fukuyama throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Fukuyama misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama slips a jab from Marcus.
Marcus looks to land a right hand but Fukuyama moved out of range.
Fukuyama connects with a right hand. Marcus shakes it off.
Marcus dives in and grabs Fukuyama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fukuyama pushes down on Marcus's head and hops out.
Marcus throws a hook but Fukuyama avoids it easily.
Marcus looks to throw the jab but Fukuyama is out of range.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Fukuyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus fails to land the takedown.
Fukuyama throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fukuyama jabs at Marcus's body.
Fukuyama misses with a straight left.
Fukuyama lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marcus.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuyama throws out the jab.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryo Fukuyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukuyama's waist but Fukuyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marcus off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot that snaps Marcus's head back.
Fukuyama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
Fukuyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fukuyama lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukuyama throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
Fukuyama works Marcus's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuyama jabs at Marcus's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuyama lands a slapping body shot.
Fukuyama misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
A jab from Fukuyama finds it's way through Marcus's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Fukuyama clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marcus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Marcus or perhaps it was just good defense by Fukuyama which made him look bad.
Fukuyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Fukuyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Fukuyama.
A short right from Fukuyama.
Marcus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Marcus.
Fukuyama lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcus or not.
Marcus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fukuyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Fukuyama pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukuyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
Fukuyama cracks Marcus with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands with a right to the head.
Fukuyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Fukuyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fukuyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marcus.
Fukuyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukuyama scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike.
Fukuyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fukuyama is working Marcus over against the cage.
Fukuyama prevents Marcus from breaking the clinch.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukuyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fukuyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
A short uppercut from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Marcus's ribcage. Marcus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukuyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fukuyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Fukuyama manages to get underhooks.
Fukuyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcus or not.
Marcus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukuyama lands a nice uppercut.
Fukuyama is working Marcus over against the cage.
Fukuyama pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukuyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Fukuyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukuyama presses Marcus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fukuyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
Fukuyama lands a body shot.
Fukuyama pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukuyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fukuyama pushes Marcus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fukuyama lands a nice uppercut.
Fukuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Fukuyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Marcus is rocked!
Marcus looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Fukuyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcus is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukuyama finish him?
Good body shot from Fukuyama.
Marcus seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama - that landed with a thud.
Fukuyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Fukuyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukuyama is working Marcus over against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
A shot in the inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a nice uppercut.
Marcus is trying to drag Fukuyama to the mat but Fukuyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fukuyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike.
Marcus wants to get back to striking at distance but Fukuyama won't allow it.
Fukuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Marcus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fukuyama just leaning against Marcus, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukuyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcus tries to circle away but Fukuyama has him pinned against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcus or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukuyama.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukuyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Fukuyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Fukuyama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuyama lands a body shot.
Fukuyama cracks Marcus with a nice body shot.
Marcus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
Fukuyama is working Marcus over against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Fukuyama had his way with Marc Marcus in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Fukuyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukuyama connects with a body shot.
Fukuyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Fukuyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fukuyama misses with a straight left.
No luck for Marcus with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukuyama misses the target.
Marcus with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Fukuyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukuyama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryo Fukuyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Marcus.
Marcus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Fukuyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fukuyama throws out a powerful jab.
Marcus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fukuyama at a distance.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
Fukuyama throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus defending well as Fukuyama loads up on a big left hand.
Ryo Fukuyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukuyama slips a jab from Marcus.
Fukuyama stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcus. Marcus gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama connects with a jab.
Marcus throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcus throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Fukuyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marcus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marcus missing with a left hand there. Fukuyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fukuyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fukuyama pinned against the cage. Fukuyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fukuyama throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.
Marcus shoots in for a double leg but Fukuyama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches up with Fukuyama, looking for a takedown. Marcus pushes Fukuyama against the cage but Fukuyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fukuyama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fukuyama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marcus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Fukuyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fukuyama cracks Marcus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
Fukuyama throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus shoots for a double leg takedown but Fukuyama sprawls well. He's pushed Marcus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuyama throws out the jab.
Ryo Fukuyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcus throws a jab when Fukuyama was well out of range.
Marc Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Marcus with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Fukuyama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fukuyama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:44
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:44
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Fukuyama!
Ryo Fukuyama retains his lightweight title!
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hype
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