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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuji Syuske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fuji Syuske!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Syuske sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Syuske enables Sakuragi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Syuske manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Syuske is pulling down on Sakuragi's head to control his posture.
Syuske 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.
Sakuragi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syuske is keeping the position for now.
Sakuragi postures up.
Sakuragi is in close to Syuske's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sakuragi postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Syuske is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuragi connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakuragi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syuske works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuragi preventing the sweep.
Syuske throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Syuske looks gassed!
Syuske is trying to keep Sakuragi in close.
Sakuragi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sakuragi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuragi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Syuske is looking to stand up but Sakuragi isn't so interested in that idea.
Sakuragi postures up in Syuske's guard and throws a big left but Syuske blocks it.
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.
Sakuragi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Syuske keeping moving, preventing Sakuragi from controlling successfully.
Sakuragi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakuragi gets to his feet. Syuske looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sakuragi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakuragi showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakuragi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sakuragi lands a big shot there that rocks Syuske but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi landing strikes from the mount.
Syuske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Syuske taking shots to the head.
Sakuragi is working for a guillotine from mount but Syuske frees his head quite easily.
Sakuragi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sakuragi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Syuske gets back to half guard.
Sakuragi working over Syuske with some ground and pound. Syuske looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Syuske taking some punishment here, with Sakuragi in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syuske taking some punishment here, with Sakuragi in his half guard.
Syuske tries to get to full guard but Sakuragi has control of the leg.
Sakuragi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Syuske on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Syuske flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sakuragi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sakuragi is thwarting Syuske's attempts to control the position.
Sakuragi with the ground and pound but Syuske uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a takedown. Syuske tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuragi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syuske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a takedown but Syuske manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuragi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakuragi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Syuske to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sakuragi keeping moving, preventing Syuske from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi trying to control the position.
Syuske wants to control from the top but Sakuragi keeps moving.
Sakuragi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Syuske defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syuske postures up.
Syuske preventing the sweep.
Sakuragi keeping moving, preventing Syuske from controlling successfully.
Sakuragi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuji Syuske has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Syuske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuragi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Syuske shoots in but Sakuragi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanamichi Sakuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sakuragi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Syuske counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sakuragi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Syuske - the referee stops the clock and Sakuragi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Syuske. Sakuragi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sakuragi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Syuske doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away.
Syuske misses with a head kick.
Sakuragi scores with a takedown into Syuske's guard.
Syuske is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuragi throws and elbow that misses. Syuske uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakuragi's guard. Nice move by Syuske!
Sakuragi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Syuske manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Syuske is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Syuske has escaped and now he's on top!
Syuske trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sakuragi's guard.
Syuske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuragi is keeping the position for now.
Sakuragi controlling the position.
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.
Syuske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuragi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuragi wriggles free and stands up.
Sakuragi has a takedown stuffed.
Sakuragi tries to clinch but Syuske is having none of it.
Syuske throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sakuragi was covering up waiting for the punch and Syuske finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sakuragi pulls Syuske in close to his closed guard and prevents Syuske from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sakuragi wants to sweep here but Syuske controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuji Syuske 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. This is the final round!
Sakuragi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Syuske counters with a shoot takedown. Sakuragi fights it but they end up in guard.
Syuske works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuragi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakuragi tries to get out of the position.
Syuske seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuragi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakuragi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Syuske stands up from half guard.
Syuske has his takedown stuffed
and Sakuragi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Syuske!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sakuragi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Syuske tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuragi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sakuragi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
You get the feeling that Syuske really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sakuragi dominating with strikes here.
Sakuragi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Syuske hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuragi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Syuske wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sakuragi scoring with strikes but Syuske is staying in there.
Sakuragi lands with some strikes.
Syuske is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sakuragi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sakuragi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Syuske can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Sakuragi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syuske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Syuske swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sakuragi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Syuske bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sakuragi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuragi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi wants to free his trapped foot but Syuske is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sakuragi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakuragi slips a nice elbow through Syuske's hands, connecting with Syuske's forehead.
Syuske taking some punishment here, with Sakuragi in his half guard.
Sakuragi lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuragi working Syuske over with strikes.
Syuske avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuragi drops an elbow to the side of Syuske's head.
Syuske is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Sakuragi there.
Syuske regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakuragi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuragi stopping the sweep attempt from Syuske.
Syuske has his foot on Sakuragi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuragi works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuragi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syuske working for a triangle but Sakuragi defends it easily.
Syuske pulls Sakuragi in close to his closed guard and prevents Sakuragi from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanamichi Sakuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuragi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanamichi Sakuragi!
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