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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Fukuyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipe Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryo Fukuyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philipe Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuyama throws a lazy right hand but Sagat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuyama throws out the jab.
Sagat lands a body shot.
Sagat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sagat throws a leg kick but Fukuyama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sagat misses with a leg kick.
Sagat throws a leg kick but Fukuyama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sagat throws a series of punches but Fukuyama avoids them all with ease.
Sagat throws a low kick, looking for Fukuyama's leg but Fukuyama calmly moves out of range.
Sagat throws a body kick that misses.
Sagat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fukuyama tries to clinch up but Sagat circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat misses with a looping right.
Fukuyama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sagat looks for the body kick but Fukuyama saw that one coming.
Fukuyama checks a low kick from Sagat.
Fukuyama lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukuyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Sagat misses
and Fukuyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sagat tries to score with a low kick but Fukuyama moves his leg out of the way.
Sagat moves out of range as Fukuyama strikes.
Sagat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fukuyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukuyama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sagat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fukuyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sagat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fukuyama avoids a kick to the body.
Sagat walks into a left hand.
Sagat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sagat throws an overhand right that lands on Fukuyama's shoulder, as Fukuyama tries to avoid the shot.
Fukuyama cracks Sagat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sagat throws a combination that misses
and Fukuyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat staying out of range there.
Sagat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukuyama.
Sagat lands a front kick.
Fukuyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donk. Fukuyama catches Sagat right on the button with a cross.
Sagat swings for the body but Fukuyama moves out of range.
Sagat connects with an inside leg kick.
Sagat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fukuyama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sagat counters with a low kick, right behind Fukuyama 's knee.
Fukuyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Sagat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukuyama moves out of range of the body kick from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukuyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukuyama throws out the jab.
Fukuyama moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukuyama working aggressively here.
Fukuyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukuyama.
Sagat takes a shot to the head.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fukuyama is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Fukuyama.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Fukuyama blocks with his arms.
Fukuyama digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
Sagat can't find room to land a body shot as Fukuyama controls the action.
Fukuyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Fukuyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Fukuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fukuyama.
Sagat looks gassed!
Fukuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukuyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama can't find room to land a body shot as Sagat controls the action.
Fukuyama managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagat.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Fukuyama blocks with his arms.
Sagat blocks a body shot from Fukuyama.
Sagat blocks a body shot from Fukuyama.
Sagat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fukuyama tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
Fukuyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Fukuyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Fukuyama tries to work over Sagat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
Sagat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fukuyama backwards.
Sagat struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukuyama controls his hands.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sagat or not.
A short uppercut from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukuyama misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands with a right to the head.
Fukuyama avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fukuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Sagat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Fukuyama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fukuyama scores with a hook to the body. Sagat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Fukuyama blocks the low kick.
Fukuyama lands a nice hook to Sagat's body. Sagat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sagat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fukuyama rather than just go for the knockout.
Fukuyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fukuyama wants to clinch up but Sagat keeps it at a distance.
Sagat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuyama. Sagat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagat misses with a hook to the body
and Fukuyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Sagat is predictable there
and Fukuyama counters with a nice body shot.
Fukuyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sagat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fukuyama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fukuyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagat throws out the jab.
Fukuyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagat is just out of range.
Sagat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fukuyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Fukuyama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuyama scores with a hook.
Sagat misses with a hook to the body
and Fukuyama counters with a straight right hand.
Fukuyama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukuyama pushes Sagat up against the cage in a clinch.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Sagat's ribcage. Sagat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukuyama.
Sagat can't find room to land a body shot as Fukuyama controls the action.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
Fukuyama tries to work over Sagat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukuyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fukuyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fukuyama is leaning against Sagat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Fukuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukuyama cracks Sagat with a nice body shot.
Fukuyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Fukuyama can't find room to land a body shot as Sagat controls the action.
Sagat struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukuyama controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Fukuyama scores with a hook to the body.
Fukuyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike.
Fukuyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fukuyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama pushes Sagat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Fukuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Fukuyama.
A right hand to the body from Fukuyama.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukuyama.
A short right from Fukuyama on the inside.
Sagat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fukuyama's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Fukuyama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama is leaning against Sagat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fukuyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
A hook to the body from Fukuyama.
A hook to the body from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fukuyama is working Sagat over against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sagat or not.
Fukuyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Sagat's ribcage. Sagat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fukuyama digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Fukuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Fukuyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fukuyama is leaning against Sagat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fukuyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fukuyama lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukuyama.
Ryo Fukuyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
A body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fukuyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sagat.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Fukuyama.
A right hand to the body from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fukuyama is working Sagat over against the cage.
Fukuyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sagat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukuyama is working Sagat over against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a left hand.
Fukuyama tries to work over Sagat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sagat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sagat misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fukuyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama - that landed with a thud.
Fukuyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fukuyama pushes Sagat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Fukuyama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sagat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fukuyama is looking to clinch but Sagat is avoiding it.
Ryo Fukuyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Sagat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fukuyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sagat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sagat counters with a thumping low kick.
Fukuyama connects with a body shot.
Sagat gets a clinch.
Sagat throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a body shot.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukuyama.
A short body shot lands from Fukuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Fukuyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sagat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fukuyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Fukuyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fukuyama lands with a left to the head.
Fukuyama presses Sagat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Fukuyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukuyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagat.
Fukuyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fukuyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukuyama digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fukuyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Fukuyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sagat's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Fukuyama.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukuyama.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukuyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Fukuyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sagat struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukuyama controls his hands.
Philipe Sagat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
Still in the clinch, Fukuyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fukuyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fukuyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fukuyama works on Sagat's body with a couple of short punches.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands with a left to the head.
Fukuyama scores with a shot to the side of Sagat's head.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sagat is rocked!
Fukuyama digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukuyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukuyama.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
Fukuyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Fukuyama pushes Sagat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Fukuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Fukuyama tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fukuyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fukuyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Sagat is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukuyama finish him?
Fukuyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fukuyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sagat seems to have recovered his senses.
Fukuyama scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
Fukuyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sagat can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Fukuyama as the two fighters clinch.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sagat or not.
A body shot lands from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Fukuyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fukuyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sagat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fukuyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukuyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sagat throws a head punch that misses.
Fukuyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fukuyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Sagat controls his hands.
Sagat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuyama tries to throw a body punch but Sagat avoids it by throwing Fukuyama back against the cage.
Sagat has a couple of punches blocked by Fukuyama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sagat.
Fukuyama digs a right hand underneath Sagat's ribcage. Sagat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fukuyama lands a shot to the body.
Fukuyama lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukuyama.
Fukuyama tries to throw a body punch but Sagat avoids it by throwing Fukuyama back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a nice uppercut.
Fukuyama digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
Fukuyama digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands a body punch.
Fukuyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukuyama.
Fukuyama presses Sagat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukuyama tries a body shot but Sagat blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuyama digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
Ryo Fukuyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukuyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Fukuyama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fukuyama.
Fukuyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Fukuyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fukuyama 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Fukuyama!
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