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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Highway To Hell. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Landon Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeshi Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca clinches up against the cage.
Barca drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fujiwara breaks from the clinch.
Takeshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara jabs Barca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt.
Barca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Fujiwara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barca dives in and grabs Fujiwara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fujiwara pushes down on Barca's head and hops out.
Fujiwara pushes Barca up against the cage in a clinch.
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
Barca shoots in for a double leg but Fujiwara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Elite Systems in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara dodges the punch combination from Barca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barca is breathing heavily.
Barca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fujiwara scores with a body shot.
Barca dives in and grabs Fujiwara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fujiwara pushes down on Barca's head and hops out.
Barca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fujiwara. That one must have hurt.
Fujiwara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barca backs up against the cage.
It looks like Landon Barca has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fujiwara scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara moves into the clinch.
Fujiwara lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara jabs at Barca's body.
Barca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fujiwara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the body.
Fujiwara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara lands with a good body shot.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Barca tries to move into range but Fujiwara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid body kick from Fujiwara.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body kick.
Barca gets tackled into the cage by Fujiwara. Fujiwara maintains the clinch.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara lands an elbow inside that Barca shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Fujiwara fails to land.
Barca avoids a wild elbow strike from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is trying to maintain a safe position but Barca gets an underhook and turns Fujiwara into the cage.
Barca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fujiwara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fujiwara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barca lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara is looking to control Barca's arms but Barca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fujiwara has his back to the cage.
Fujiwara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujiwara prevents the takedown attempt.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujiwara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barca wants a takedown.
Barca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fujiwara digs a right hand underneath Barca's ribcage. Barca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Fujiwara on the inside.
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fujiwara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara lands with a nice combination. Barca backs away looking to recover.
Barca will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara lands with a good body shot.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Fujiwara. Those never looked like landing.
Crunch! Fujiwara slams his shin into Barca's torso.
Fujiwara closes the distance and pushes Barca back into the cage.
A short right from Fujiwara.
Barca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujiwara stops a takedown attempt from Barca.
Fujiwara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barca backwards.
Fujiwara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fujiwara lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujiwara swings wildly with an uppercut but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara lands a hook that snaps the head of Barca backwards.
Fujiwara trying to control the position but instead, Barca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fujiwara into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Barca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fujiwara scores with a push kick.
Landon Barca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fujiwara thuds his shin into the meat of Barca's side.
Fujiwara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fujiwara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barca doesn't seem bothered though.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Both fighters circling a little - Fujiwara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fujiwara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fujiwara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barca.
Fujiwara lands a body shot.
Fujiwara works Barca's body with a nice hook.
Barca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Fujiwara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fujiwara looks to land a combination. Barca sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fujiwara throws a front kick that sends Barca stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fujiwara scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara lands with a nice body punch.
Fujiwara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barca. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Barca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fujiwara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barca's head.
Fujiwara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fujiwara gets a clinch.
Takeshi Fujiwara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fujiwara misses with an elbow strike.
Fujiwara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fujiwara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barca prevents a body shot from Fujiwara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fujiwara stops a takedown attempt from Barca.
Fujiwara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barca backwards.
Fujiwara misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara lands a shot to the body.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara lands a nice uppercut.
Fujiwara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fujiwara throws an elbow but misses.
Fujiwara misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a shot to the body.
Fujiwara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fujiwara tries to throw a body punch but Barca avoids it by throwing Fujiwara back against the cage.
Barca goes for a takedown attempt but Fujiwara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fujiwara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeshi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara scores with a shot to the body.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot that sends Barca's belly button to the back.
Fujiwara throws a right and a left that Barca avoids nicely.
Fujiwara scores with a nice body kick.
Fujiwara jabs Barca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fujiwara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fujiwara keeps Barca at a distance using the push kick.
Fujiwara scores with a body shot.
Takeshi Fujiwara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fujiwara lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barcas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fujiwara moves into the clinch.
Fujiwara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barca is keeping busy.
Fujiwara landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fujiwara.
Barca avoids the elbow strike from Fujiwara, against the cage.
Barca is working for takedown but Fujiwara is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujiwara lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fujiwara misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fujiwara misses with an elbow over the top.
Fujiwara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barca backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujiwara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fujiwara lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Fujiwara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Landon Barca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fujiwara scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara lands with a good body shot.
Barca takes one to the side of the head.
Fujiwara clinches up against the cage.
Fujiwara lands a left hand.
Fujiwara misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fujiwara lands a shoulder strike.
Fujiwara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujiwara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barca blocks an uppercut.
Fujiwara lands an elbow inside.
Fujiwara lands with a right to the head.
Fujiwara scores with a shoulder strike.
Fujiwara gets through Barca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara breaks from the clinch.
Fujiwara clinches with his opponent.
Fujiwara misses with the head strike.
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujiwara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Fujiwara.
Barca tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barca wants a takedown but no success here.
Fujiwara misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujiwara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujiwara pushes Barca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barca is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca can't get the takedown.
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujiwara feints a jab promting Barca to slip. Fujiwara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body. Barca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fujiwara scores with a kick to the body.
Fujiwara gets a clinch.
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barca backs up against the cage.
Barca is rocked!
Fujiwara has managed to clinch.
Oh Barca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barca trying to stall but Fujiwara improves his position.
Barca seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujiwara lands a right hand.
Fujiwara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujiwara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barca backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara scores with a shot to the side of Barca's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujiwara.
A head punch on the inside from Fujiwara fails to land.
Barca has Fujiwara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fujiwara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fujiwara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujiwara keeps Barca at a distance using the push kick.
Fujiwara with a jab.
Fujiwara lands a front kick.
Fujiwara scores with a jab.
Fujiwara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara lands a glancing blow to the side of Barca's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fujiwara lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujiwara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujiwara scores with a shot to the side of Barca's head.
Fujiwara wants to stall.
Barca throws a knee to the head but misses.
Landon Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barca can't get the takedown.
Fujiwara looking to throw knees to the head but Barca is blocking nicely.
Barca tries for a takedown but Fujiwara manages to get underhooks.
Takeshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fujiwara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Fujiwara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fujiwara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Fujiwara!
Takeshi Fujiwara decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Landon Barca had this to say: 'Fuck.'.
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