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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fukama Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Robles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukama Sexyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fukama Sexyama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Robles! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sexyama shoots in but no luck this time. Sexyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Sexyama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robles has escaped and now he's on top! Robles won't allow Sexyama to get back to his feet. Robles trying to control but Sexyama is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are working up against the cage. Sexyama manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Sexyama gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sexyama trying to pass the guard but Robles defending well. Sexyama sitting and controlling from the half guard. Robles looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Sexyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sexyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Sexyama is trying to work for a kimura but Robles is defending well.
Still in half guard, Sexyama seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sexyama shoots in for a takedown but Robles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sexyama stuffs the takedown. Sexyama fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fukama Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Sexyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sexyama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sexyama is breathing heavily. Sexyama working away. Robles is trying to improve his position. Sexyama passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Robles! Sexyama controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sexyama trying to control but Robles is having none of it. Sexyama controlling from the full mount. Sexyama'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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fukama Sexyama dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sexyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Sexyama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Further stalling from Sexyama. Sexyama is looking to advance position but Robles won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Sexyama is stinking the place up with his stalling. Sexyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Robles regains full guard. Nicely done. Sexyama advances to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sexyama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sexyama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Robles tries to roll over but Sexyama keeps him under control. Sexyama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sexyama 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. Robles connects with a solid leg kick. Sexyama looks for a takedown but Robles sprawls well. Robles fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Fukama Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sexyama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sexyama controls the position. Sexyama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Robles pushes Sexyama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sexyama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Sexyama is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Robles is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Sexyama swings around for an armbar but Robles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sexyama's guard. Sexyama has control of Robles's left arm, preventing Robles from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sexyama keeping moving, preventing Robles from controlling successfully. Robles looking to sit in guard and control but Sexyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Sexyama sitting in guard, not really doing much. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fukama Sexyama dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robles is defended easily by Sexyama. Sexyama shoots in but no luck this time. Sexyama shoots in and bounces Robles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Sexyama is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sexyama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Robles working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sexyama controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Robles is retaining full guard. Sexyama sitting in guard, not really doing much. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sexyama dives in and grabs Robles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robles pushes down on Sexyama's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sexyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Robles tries to sprawl out of it but Sexyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fukama Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Robles is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Robles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sexyama paws at him with a jab and circles away. Robles fails with a takedown attempt. Robles stuffs the takedown attempt from Sexyama. Sexyama gets slowly back to his feet. Fukama Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sexyama tries to clinch but Robles moves out of range. Robles wants to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Robles as Sexyama shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sexyama shoots in but no luck this time. Robles goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Sexyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Robles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sexyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Robles shoots in for a takedown but Sexyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Robles lands a head kick!
Sexyama closes the distance and clinches up with Robles, looking for a takedown. Sexyama pushes Robles against the cage but Robles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Robles lands with a slapping head kick. Robles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sexyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robles's waist but Robles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sexyama off to one side. Juan Robles seems to be getting the better of the standup. Robles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sexyama pinned against the cage. Sexyama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sexyama leaves Robles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Robles lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Robles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robles wants it to stay on the feet. Sexyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Robles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sexyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Robles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Sexyama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sexyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Sexyama passes Robles's left leg - he's now in half guard. Sexyama trying to control the pace. Sexyama is pressing down on Robles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robles is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Juan Robles. I think Sexyama 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fukama Sexyama!
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