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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itagaki Fukuzawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukuzawa comes into the arena with In Flames - Colony blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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34
153 lbs
28 - 16 - 2 |
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170 cm
33
147 lbs
25 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itagaki Fukuzawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest throws a jab when Fukuzawa was well out of range.
Fukuzawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uxxarest.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuzawa. Uxxarest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Uxxarest tries to bum rush Fukuzawa with a series of wild strikes but Fukuzawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fukuzawa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest throws a head kick but Fukuzawa moves out of range.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
Fukuzawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uxxarest manages to avoid it.
Uxxarest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fukuzawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Uxxarest is predictable there
and Uxxarest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Umbra Uxxarest has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest throws a shot to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uxxarest looking to score a takedown here. Fukuzawa is defending well but Uxxarest drives through and ends up in Fukuzawa's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukuzawa is retaining full guard.
Fukuzawa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Uxxarest postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uxxarest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fukuzawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uxxarest lands a couple of elbows.
Uxxarest won't allow Fukuzawa to sweep him here.
Uxxarest looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uxxarest's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fukuzawa keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Uxxarest chips away with some ground and pound.
Uxxarest cracks Fukuzawa with a solid left hand.
Fukuzawa trying to control the position.
Fukuzawa is looking to sweep but instead, Uxxarest has passed into half guard.
Uxxarest is taking a breather. Fukuzawa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fukuzawa tries to roll over but Uxxarest keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Uxxarest in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest wants to advance to full mount but Fukuzawa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Uxxarest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uxxarest trying to control but Fukuzawa is working from the bottom.
Uxxarest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fukuzawa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uxxarest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uxxarest throws a strike but Fukuzawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fukuzawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uxxarest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fukuzawa has managed to get both his arms back between Uxxarest's legs - danger averted.
Uxxarest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fukuzawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuzawa with a nice head shot there.
Uxxarest keeping moving, preventing Fukuzawa from controlling successfully.
Fukuzawa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Uxxarest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fukuzawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uxxarest is trying to keep Fukuzawa in close.
Fukuzawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukuzawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbra Uxxarest dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umbra Uxxarest'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.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Fukuzawa is looking for a counter combo.
Uxxarest thuds his right hand into Fukuzawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Uxxarest misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fukuzawa misses the target.
Fukuzawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fukuzawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uxxarest misses with a lunging right hand
and Fukuzawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uxxarest lands with a short shot to the head.
Fukuzawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Fukuzawa as the two fighters clinch.
Uxxarest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uxxarest swings wildly with an uppercut but Fukuzawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukuzawa crunches a lovely knee into Uxxarest's ribcage.
Uxxarest misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest tries to work over Fukuzawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukuzawa tries to work over Uxxarest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukuzawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Uxxarest jumps guard but Fukuzawa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Uxxarest throws a head punch that misses.
Uxxarest can't find room to land a body shot as Fukuzawa controls the action.
Uxxarest jumps guard but Fukuzawa stands there with Uxxarest around his waist. Uxxarest gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fukuzawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukuzawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Fukuzawa has Uxxarest pressed against the cage.
Fukuzawa just leaning against Uxxarest, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fukuzawa for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Fukuzawa has a couple of punches blocked by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest has a couple of punches blocked by Fukuzawa.
Uxxarest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest misses with the head strike.
Fukuzawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukuzawa lands an uppercut.
Uxxarest can't find room to land a body shot as Fukuzawa controls the action.
Uxxarest pushes Fukuzawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uxxarest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uxxarest lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fukuzawa or not.
Fukuzawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uxxarest avoids it.
Uxxarest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fukuzawa pushes Uxxarest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fukuzawa misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukuzawa.
Fukuzawa prevents a body shot from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest avoiding damage as Fukuzawa throws knees to the body.
Fukuzawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uxxarest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Uxxarest.
Fukuzawa breaks the clinch.
Uxxarest throws a push kick but Fukuzawa slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uxxarest.
Uxxarest throws an overhand right that lands on Fukuzawa's shoulder, as Fukuzawa tries to avoid the shot.
Uxxarest throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Fukuzawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Uxxarest wants to land a leg kick but Fukuzawa is out of range.
Uxxarest throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fukuzawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fukuzawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuzawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uxxarest throws a nice looking combination but Fukuzawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Fukuzawa's head but Fukuzawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uxxarest. That's going to slow Fukuzawa down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukuzawa.
Uxxarest looks to land a left hand but Fukuzawa moved out of range nicely.
Fukuzawa throws a head kick but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Fukuzawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuzawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uxxarest.
Fukuzawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uxxarest throws a lazy uppercut
and Fukuzawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Uxxarest there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uxxarest. Fukuzawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuzawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Umbra Uxxarest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Umbra Uxxarest's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uxxarest, right into the meat.
Uxxarest tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fukuzawa throws a low kick but Uxxarest avoids it.
Fukuzawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fukuzawa moves out of range as Uxxarest strikes.
Uxxarest misses with a wild combination.
Fukuzawa is looking to counter punch.
Fukuzawa misses with an uppercut.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
Fukuzawa tried to counter with a leg kick but Uxxarest avoided it.
Uxxarest scores with the left hand. Fukuzawa knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest connects with an inside leg kick.
Uxxarest lands with a straight right. Fukuzawa didn't see that one coming.
Fukuzawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uxxarest connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Itagaki Fukuzawa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest feints and then cracks Fukuzawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fukuzawa down.
Uxxarest misses with a hook.
Fukuzawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uxxarest lands a high kick!
Uxxarest 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.
Uxxarest feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fukuzawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uxxarest throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fukuzawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uxxarest misses with a right hand
and Fukuzawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukuzawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fukuzawa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uxxarest's calf.
Uxxarest looks to throw the jab but Fukuzawa is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uxxarest drops Fukuzawa with a left right combo! Uxxarest follows him down to the ground into side control.
Itagaki Fukuzawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukuzawa is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest advances to full mount.
Oh Fukuzawa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Umbra Uxxarest has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uxxarest lands a big elbow - Fukuzawa is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fukuzawa is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umbra Uxxarest!
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hype
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