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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Simms (ranked 5090 p4p, 3719 weight class) and Francis Fukamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Simms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francis Fukamura!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simms shoots and misses
and Fukamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simms!
Simms is looking for a sweep.
Fukamura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simms, who protects the arm well.
Fukamura misses with the ground and pound.
Fukamura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simms is not content to let Fukamura control the position.
Fukamura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms tries to improve position but can't.
Fukamura trying to control the action but Simms is working from the bottom.
Fukamura controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fukamura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fukamura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fukamura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simms is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fukamura tries for a kimura but Simms is defending well.
Simms wants to control but Fukamura postures up.
Fukamura tries for a kimura but Simms is defending well.
Fukamura misses with the ground and pound.
Simms tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Simms's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simms is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simms is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fukamura pulls his head out easily.
Fukamura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simms doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fukamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms gets back to full guard.
Simms being controlled here, momentarily.
Fukamura preventing the sweep.
Fukamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fukamura keeping moving, preventing Simms from controlling successfully.
Fukamura working for submissions but it's allowed Simms to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamura is not content to let Simms control the position.
Fukamura is looking to improve his position.
Simms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fukamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simms is really struggling to control Fukamura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simms wants to pass to mount but Fukamura is defending the position.
Fukamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fukamura.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simms thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fukamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simms is aware though and is defending well.
Simms wants to control from the top but Fukamura keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fukamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Simms has a takedown stuffed.
Simms tries for a takedown but Fukamura circles away easily
and Simms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simms misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Simms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simms's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simms.
Fukamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fukamura stays in close to Simms's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Simms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simms trying to control the position.
Fukamura wants to pass the guard but Simms is keeping the position.
Simms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fukamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simms 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.
Fukamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fukamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fukamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Simms working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fukamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fukamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fukamura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fukamura stopping the sweep attempt from Simms.
Fukamura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fukamura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simms looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fukamura passes Simms's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simms keeps working.
Simms is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukamura's back!
Fukamura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Simms is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fukamura has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fukamura is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simms is trying to stick to Fukamura's back but Fukamura is turning into Simms. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simms's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fukamura.
Francis Fukamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simms looking to control.
Simms wants to sweep here but Fukamura controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simms keeping moving, preventing Fukamura from controlling successfully.
Simms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fukamura looking for a guillotine here but Simms defends easily.
Fukamura is breathing heavily.
Simms trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simms stands and throws Fukamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fukamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fukamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simms gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fukamura counters with a big head kick but Simms shrugs it off.
Simms is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fukamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Simms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simms manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fukamura stands and throws Simms's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simms has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fukamura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fukamura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fukamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simms is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fukamura off and has taken his back!
Fukamura wants to control his opponent's hands but Simms gets his hands free.
Simms working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Fukamura is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Simms has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Fukamura taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Simms!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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