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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jolly Leg Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeshi Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fujiwara doesn't manage to clinch there - Byrd circles away.
Byrd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fujiwara takes one to the side of the head.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Byrd.
Byrd lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fujiwara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab lands there for Byrd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Byrd misses
and Fujiwara counters with a nice kick to the body.
Byrd connects with a nice looking jab.
Byrd fails to land the takedown.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd cracks Fujiwara with an open hand slap.
Byrd takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch but Byrd is avoiding it.
Byrd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujiwara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Byrd cracks Fujiwara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Byrd shoots and misses
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara avoids the body shot from Byrd.
Fujiwara takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd digs a good body shot into Fujiwara's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujiwara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fujiwara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Byrd.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
Fujiwara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Byrd misses with a hook
and Fujiwara counters with a one-two to the body.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujiwara as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Leg Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara thuds his shin into the meat of Byrd's side.
Byrd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fujiwara tries to avoid it but Byrd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fujiwara to the ground. Fujiwara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fujiwara throws a counter combo.
Byrd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Byrd missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujiwara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd keeps the fight on the outside.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Byrd.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujiwara walks into a stiff left hand from Byrd.
Byrd throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujiwara counters with a leg kick.
Fujiwara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byrd goes for a double leg but Fujiwara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fujiwara continues to drive forward.
Fujiwara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fujiwara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byrd. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fujiwara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byrd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fujiwara avoids it really well and circles away.
Takeshi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byrd works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Byrd misses with a looping left.
And Fujiwara responds with a good body kick, but Byrd manages to step out the way in time.
Fujiwara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujiwara.
Byrd is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara gets through Byrd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takeshi Fujiwara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Byrd misses with an uppercut
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Byrd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Byrd misses
and Fujiwara counters with a crisp one two that drops Byrd! Fujiwara thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Byrd to his feet! Byrd is in big trouble!
Byrd is rocked!
Byrd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujiwara.
Oh Byrd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut lands for Byrd. That snapped Fujiwara's head back.
Byrd seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujiwara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fujiwara throws a body kick that misses
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Fujiwara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd shoots in for a takedown but Fujiwara shows good takedown defense.
Fujiwara throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fujiwara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Byrd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fujiwara, right into the meat.
Fujiwara throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Fujiwara misses
and Byrd counters with a single leg into guard. Fujiwara didn't expect that.
Byrd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fujiwara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Byrd, into his guard.
Fujiwara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Byrd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Byrd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Byrd trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd pulls Fujiwara in to control the position.
Byrd working for submissions but it's allowed Fujiwara to get to half guard.
Byrd manages to get to full guard.
Byrd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fujiwara uses it to pass to side control.
Byrd is looking for a sweep.
Byrd is working hard here to advance position.
Fujiwara happy to just control the position for now.
That's four 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.
Byrd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fujiwara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Byrd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fujiwara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byrd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujiwara pulls his head out easily.
Byrd is looking for a sweep. Fujiwara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byrd looking for submissions off his back.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Byrd looks to land a combination. Fujiwara sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takeshi Fujiwara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrd. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byrd shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujiwara sprawls well. He's pushed Byrd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fujiwara thinks about the counter body kick.
Fujiwara scoring well with a low kick there.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Byrd scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara takes one to the side of the head.
Byrd misses with a lunging right hand
and Fujiwara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Byrd throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Fujiwara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Byrd takes one to the side of the head.
Byrd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Byrd misses its intended target.
Byrd throws a solid leg kick but Fujiwara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrd.
Byrd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fujiwara defends it nicely.
Byrd swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd fails with the takedown
and Fujiwara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Leg Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Byrd throws a right hand that misses
and Fujiwara counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fujiwara.
Byrd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fujiwara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fujiwara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrd's sensitive parts.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd loads up on a big right hand but Fujiwara slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fujiwara's waist but Fujiwara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Byrd off to one side.
Byrd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Byrd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fujiwara lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujiwara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd scores with a hook.
Byrd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fujiwara. That one must have hurt.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fujiwara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byrd. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Fujiwara. No joy for Byrd on that attempt.
A big right from Fujiwara misses.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Byrd misses with an uppercut
and Fujiwara counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fujiwara defends it nicely.
Fujiwara scores with a sloppy right hand. Byrd should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fujiwara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Fujiwara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Byrd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Fujiwara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fujiwara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Fujiwara!
A relieved looking Takeshi Fujiwara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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