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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pehr Erik Liljestrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Genki Sudo world order mindshift. Pehr Erik Liljestrand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pehr Erik Liljestrand!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi clinches.
Fukamachi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukamachi.
Liljestrand is looking to break free of the clinch but Fukamachi has double underhooks.
Fukamachi wants a takedown.
Liljestrand tries to circle away but Fukamachi has him pinned against the cage.
Fukamachi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Liljestrand can't fight it off and eventually Fukamachi manages to take the fight to the floor. Liljestrand looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Liljestrand wants to get back to his feet but Fukamachi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liljestrand is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fukamachi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Liljestrand wants to stand but Fukamachi is controlling the position.
Fukamachi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fukamachi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liljestrand pushes Fukamachi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fukamachi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liljestrand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fukamachi.
Nice sprawl there from Liljestrand as Fukamachi shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liljestrand was covering up waiting for the punch and Fukamachi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Liljestrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fukamachi is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fukamachi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fukamachi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fukamachi prevents Liljestrand from getting back to his feet.
Liljestrand keeping moving, preventing Fukamachi from controlling successfully.
Fukamachi is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fukamachi shoots in for a double leg but Liljestrand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fukamachi misses with a takedown attempt - Liljestrand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sho Fukamachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukamachi 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.
Fukamachi is breathing heavily.
Liljestrand wants to stand up but Fukamachi is controlling him.
Fukamachi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fukamachi won't allow Liljestrand to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fukamachi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fukamachi chips away with some ground and pound.
Fukamachi trying to control but Liljestrand is working from the bottom.
Liljestrand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fukamachi tries to score a body lock takedown but Liljestrand shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Fukamachi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but Liljestrand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fukamachi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fukamachi tries to clinch there but Liljestrand circles away.
Fukamachi shoots in for a double leg but Liljestrand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fukamachi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fukamachi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liljestrand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamachi fails to land the takedown.
Fukamachi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liljestrand tries to close the distance and clinch but Fukamachi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi closes the distance and clinches up with Liljestrand, looking for a takedown. Fukamachi pushes Liljestrand against the cage but Liljestrand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fukamachi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fukamachi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liljestrand won't allow Fukamachi to pass to mount.
Liljestrand pushes Fukamachi off looking to stand but Fukamachi dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukamachi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liljestrand's head.
Liljestrand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fukamachi is pressing down on Liljestrand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liljestrand is holding on for now.
Fukamachi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Liljestrand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liljestrand is trying to stand back up but Fukamachi is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fukamachi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liljestrand circles away.
Liljestrand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi shoots for a takedown but Liljestrand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liljestrand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liljestrand keeps the fight on the outside.
Fukamachi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fukamachi keeps the fight on the outside.
Liljestrand scores with a hook to the body. Fukamachi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liljestrand tries to clinch up.
Fukamachi darts in and clinches Liljestrand up against the cage.
Liljestrand is trying to break free.
Liljestrand misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Liljestrand is trying to stand.
Fukamachi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fukamachi wants to take a breather but Liljestrand is having none of it.
Liljestrand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fukamachi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liljestrand is trying to stand up here but Fukamachi is controlling him well.
Liljestrand is in trouble now - Fukamachi has advanced to mount!
Liljestrand is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fukamachi is landing with some decent strikes but Liljestrand is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fukamachi tries to control but Liljestrand wriggling away.
Fukamachi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Liljestrand looks a forlorn figure.
Fukamachi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fukamachi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liljestrand is looking to escape.
Liljestrand is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liljestrand is in a horrible position here. Fukamachi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fukamachi controlling his opponent.
Fukamachi with the ground and pound from mount.
Fukamachi controlling from the full mount.
Sho Fukamachi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fukamachi tries to control but Liljestrand wriggling away.
Fukamachi landing punches.
Fukamachi lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Fukamachi dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fukamachi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fukamachi wants to control the pace but Liljestrand is squirming around nicely.
Fukamachi looking to secure an arm triangle but Liljestrand defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liljestrand is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fukamachi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liljestrand is looking to escape.
Liljestrand is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fukamachi wants to control the pace but Liljestrand is squirming around nicely.
Liljestrand is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Liljestrand in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liljestrand is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Liljestrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fukamachi content just to control the position here.
Fukamachi unloading with bombs!
Fukamachi moves to the back.
Liljestrand fending off the submission attempt from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Liljestrand has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liljestrand is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fukamachi has good solid back control here.
Liljestrand is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fukamachi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fukamachi is punishing Liljestrand with strikes - can he finish him?!
Liljestrand covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Liljestrand has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Fukamachi controls the position.
Fukamachi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sho Fukamachi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Fukamachi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fukamachi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fukamachi stops Liljestrand from getting back to his feet.
Fukamachi is controlling the pace.
Liljestrand is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Fukamachi seems content to control.
Fukamachi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liljestrand tries to kick Fukamachi off but Fukamachi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fukamachi moves into full mount! Liljestrand won't be happy about that!
Fukamachi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Liljestrand can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Liljestrand is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fukamachi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Liljestrand wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fukamachi content just to control the position here.
Fukamachi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Liljestrand for as long as he can get away with.
Pehr Erik Liljestrand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukamachi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Fukamachi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fukamachi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Sho Fukamachi!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Sho Fukamachi!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sho Fukamachi!
Sho Fukamachi wins by unanimous decision!
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