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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fritzjimmins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michihiro Bukake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fritzjimmins comes to the cage accompanied by Woodkid - Run Boy Run. Bukake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Primo Victoria. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
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175 cm
28
220 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent knees
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fritzjimmins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michihiro Bukake !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukake wants to clinch
and Fritzjimmins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Bukake .
Bukake tried to score with a low kick but Fritzjimmins checks it.
Bukake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bukake has Fritzjimmins pressed against the cage, preventing Fritzjimmins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fritzjimmins manages to break the clinch.
Bukake throws a leg kick which misses Fritzjimmins's front leg but catches the back leg as Fritzjimmins tries to avoid it.
A big right from Fritzjimmins misses.
Fritzjimmins jabs Bukake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bukake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bukake showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fritzjimmins tries to roll over but Bukake keeps him under control.
Fritzjimmins is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritzjimmins taking some punishment here, with Bukake in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fritzjimmins defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fritzjimmins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fritzjimmins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bukake defends well.
Fritzjimmins looking for a guillotine here but Bukake defends easily.
Fritzjimmins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fritzjimmins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritzjimmins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bukake manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins wants to pass the guard but Bukake is keeping the position.
Bukake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bukake keeping moving, preventing Fritzjimmins from controlling successfully.
Fritzjimmins tries to free his leg and advance position but Bukake is retaining full guard.
Fritzjimmins looking to sit in guard and control but Bukake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fritzjimmins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukake .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins is trying to keep Bukake in close.
Bukake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fritzjimmins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bukake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bukake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukake 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fritzjimmins working for submissions but it's allowed Bukake to get to half guard.
Fritzjimmins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bukake stopping the sweep attempt from Fritzjimmins.
Bukake pushes down on Fritzjimmins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fritzjimmins is looking for a sweep. Bukake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins trying to control here.
Fritzjimmins tries to get to full guard but Bukake has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukake connects with a nice short shot to Fritzjimmins's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritzjimmins looking for submissions off his back.
Bukake working the head and body with strikes.
Bukake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fritzjimmins defending well though.
Bukake working over Fritzjimmins with some ground and pound. Fritzjimmins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fritzjimmins tries to get to full guard but Bukake has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fritzjimmins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukake is working away from the top position though.
Fritzjimmins is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fritzjimmins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bukake wants to land a leg kick but Fritzjimmins is out of range.
Fritzjimmins scores with a jab. Bukake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Michihiro Bukake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fritzjimmins counters with a series of strikes. Bukake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fritzjimmins lunges at Bukake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukake 's hand.
It looks like Michihiro Bukake has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukake doesn't manage to clinch there - Fritzjimmins circles away.
Jim Fritzjimmins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bukake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fritzjimmins counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukake darts in looking for a takedown but Fritzjimmins gets double underhooks and turns Bukake into the cage.
Fritzjimmins can't find room to land a body shot as Bukake controls the action.
Fritzjimmins looking to slow down the pace here.
Bukake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fritzjimmins's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jim Fritzjimmins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukake shoots in for a takedown but Fritzjimmins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bukake throws a head kick that misses.
Jim Fritzjimmins is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jim Fritzjimmins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michihiro Bukake .
Bukake wants to clinch
and Fritzjimmins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bukake throws a chopping leg kick but Fritzjimmins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fritzjimmins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bukake wants to clinch up but Fritzjimmins keeps it at a distance.
Bukake fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bukake .
Fritzjimmins connects with a right hand. Bukake shakes it off.
Fritzjimmins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fritzjimmins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fritzjimmins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bukake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukake shoots in for a takedown but Fritzjimmins shows good takedown defense.
Bukake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bukake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fritzjimmins blocks it with crossed arms.
Fritzjimmins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bukake turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fritzjimmins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bukake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bukake in side control, throwing shots but Fritzjimmins defends.
Bukake is chipping away with strikes.
Fritzjimmins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bukake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fritzjimmins trying to hold on to Bukake 's head to control him but Bukake postures up.
Fritzjimmins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jim Fritzjimmins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fritzjimmins can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bukake wants to pass the guard but Fritzjimmins is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fritzjimmins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bukake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fritzjimmins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fritzjimmins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fritzjimmins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fritzjimmins trying to control the position but Bukake is working away.
Bukake is trying to control Fritzjimmins's posture but Fritzjimmins avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bukake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fritzjimmins's guard! Nice work there by Bukake !
Bukake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fritzjimmins working for a triangle but Bukake defends it easily.
Fritzjimmins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bukake wants to pass the guard but Fritzjimmins is keeping the position.
Bukake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fritzjimmins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michihiro Bukake 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bukake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fritzjimmins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukake throws the left hand but Fritzjimmins avoids the punch easily.
Bukake misses with a low kick.
Bukake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bukake wants to land a leg kick but Fritzjimmins is out of range.
Bukake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fritzjimmins jabs Bukake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fritzjimmins throws a series of punches but Bukake avoids them all with ease.
Bukake clinches with his opponent.
Fritzjimmins is trying to force a seperation but Bukake has the dominant position.
Fritzjimmins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bukake has him pressed against the cage.
Fritzjimmins lands an uppercut.
Bukake is rocked!
Fritzjimmins breaks from the clinch.
Bukake is still on wobbly legs! Can Fritzjimmins finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritzjimmins fakes the body blow, causing Bukake to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bukake goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Fritzjimmins!
Jim Fritzjimmins very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 7$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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