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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Sakaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naoki Fujii has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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159 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Sakaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakaguchi shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujii sprawls well. He's pushed Sakaguchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakaguchi shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujii sprawls well. He's pushed Sakaguchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fujii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fujii wants to pass to mount but Sakaguchi is defending the position.
Fujii is controlling the pace.
Fujii is trying to control the action in half guard but Sakaguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fujii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fujii is pressing down on Sakaguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakaguchi is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fujii wants to pass to mount but Sakaguchi is defending the position.
Sakaguchi is looking for a sweep. Fujii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sakaguchi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fujii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakaguchi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakaguchi keeping full guard, as Fujii tries to pass.
Fujii sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakaguchi's guard.
Sakaguchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakaguchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fujii wants to advance to full mount but Sakaguchi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fujii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakaguchi is keeping the position for now.
Fujii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakaguchi working a defensive guard here.
Fujii won't allow Sakaguchi to sweep him here.
Fujii forces his way into half guard.
Sakaguchi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sakaguchi is not content to let Fujii control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fujii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakaguchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakaguchi is refusing to be controlled, as Fujii sits in half guard.
Sakaguchi controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Fujii dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sakaguchi 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.
Fujii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakaguchi defends it easily.
Sakaguchi preventing the sweep.
Sakaguchi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sakaguchi throwing strikes from guard but Fujii blocks nicely.
Sakaguchi thows a big elbow that misses.
Fujii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakaguchi defends it easily.
Sakaguchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakaguchi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakaguchi stands up over Fujii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakaguchi is in close to Fujii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sakaguchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakaguchi throwing strikes but missing.
Sakaguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Fujii.
Fujii is trying to control the position but Sakaguchi postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sakaguchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fujii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujii clinches with his opponent.
Sakaguchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Fujii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakaguchi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fujii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Naoki Fujii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Sakaguchi.
Sakaguchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fujii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakaguchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fujii prevents it.
Sakaguchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fujii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujii prevents the takedown attempt.
Sakaguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujii's efforts to push away.
Fujii has hold of one of Sakaguchi's legs. Sakaguchi is fighting the takedown attempt but Fujii gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fujii postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sakaguchi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fujii, into his guard.
Fujii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fujii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakaguchi defends well.
Fujii keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakaguchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fujii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sakaguchi!
Fujii with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fujii tries to control but Sakaguchi wriggling away.
Fujii raining down shots from the mount!
That's four 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.
Fujii goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sakaguchi is on top in guard.
Sakaguchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakaguchi connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakaguchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naoki Fujii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakaguchi with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakaguchi.
Fujii is pulling down on Sakaguchi's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakaguchi, at least for the moment.
Sakaguchi is working Fujii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Fujii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sakaguchi closes the distance but Fujii moves to the side
and Fujii counters with a takedown into side control.
Fujii connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sakaguchi some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Sakaguchi's face as Fujii controls the position.
Fujii advances to full mount.
Fujii has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakaguchi's face.
Fujii trying to control but Sakaguchi is having none of it.
Sakaguchi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii trying to control the action but Sakaguchi is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujii tries to pass to full mount but Sakaguchi defends it.
Fujii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sakaguchi sees it coming and defends easily.
Fujii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakaguchi defends it well.
Sakaguchi trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fujii is just content to waste time from the top position. Sakaguchi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sakaguchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fujii manages to get himself to full guard.
Sakaguchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakaguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujii is retaining full guard.
Sakaguchi throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakaguchi works over Fujii with some ground and pound from guard.
Sakaguchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fujii keeping full guard, as Sakaguchi tries to pass.
Sakaguchi working some strikes from top position.
Fujii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakaguchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Fujii trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujii trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki Fujii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fujii looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakaguchi holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four 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.
Fujii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujii trying to control but Sakaguchi is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sakaguchi misses with a takedown
and Fujii counters with a shoot takedown. Sakaguchi fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakaguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujii passes Sakaguchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakaguchi tries to roll over but Fujii keeps him under control.
Fujii is pressing down on Sakaguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakaguchi is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoki Fujii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fujii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoki Fujii!
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