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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Azuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Future is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina. Akira Azuma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Future's chin.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Azuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Future!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azuma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Future counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Future pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Azuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Future swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Future's coach down at Bi-polar Asylum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Future's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Azuma moves into range and clinches up with Future.
Future manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Future shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azuma fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Future is predictable there
and Azuma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Future keeping moving, preventing Azuma from controlling successfully.
Future looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Future controls Azuma momentarily but Azuma frees himself.
Azuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Azuma stopping the sweep attempt from Future.
Azuma wants to control from the top but Future keeps moving.
Future looking for a sweep. Not yet Future, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future keeping full guard, as Azuma tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Future misses with a wild body shot.
Future staying out of range there.
Future is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Future.
Future lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azuma at a distance.
Future thuds his right hand into Azuma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Future throws a shot from downtown. Azuma moves away and avoids it.
Azuma half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Azuma blocks a head kick by Future.
Azuma attempts a counter takedown but Future avoids it well and moves away.
Future closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Azuma misses with the combination.
Future throws out a counter right but Azuma avoids it with no problem.
Azuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Future.
Future clobbers Azuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Future throws a nice outside leg kick.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Future.
Azuma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Future looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Future throws a sloppy head kick
and Azuma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Future won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azuma throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Future can't do much from the bottom here.
Azuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azuma controlling the position from side mount.
Future takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Future will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Future lands a jab to the nose.
Azuma throws a leg kick which misses Future's front leg but catches the back leg as Future tries to avoid it.
Future looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Future misses with a body kick.
Future fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Future comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Future misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azuma appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Future has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Future tries to clinch there but Azuma circles away.
Azuma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Azuma blocks the low kick.
Azuma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Azuma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Future throws out a powerful jab.
Azuma just misses with a punch to the body.
John Future is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Future throws a nice outside leg kick.
Future avoids the body shot from Azuma.
Future motions for Azuma to come forward. Future throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Future throws a leg kick but Azuma moved away.
Azuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Future counters with a head kick. That will keep Azuma thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It looks like Akira Azuma has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future wants to land a leg kick but Azuma is out of range.
Future swinging wildly here.
Azuma attempts a counter takedown but Future avoids it well and moves away.
Future misses with a double jab.
Future swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Future tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Future throws a sloppy head kick and Azuma moves out of range easily.
Azuma appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Future seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Future lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Future misses.
Future throws a right and a left that Azuma avoids nicely.
Azuma feinted with a counter takedown.
Azuma tries to clinch up but Future circles away and keeps his distance.
Future ducks under a wild hook from Azuma.
Future throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azuma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azuma tries to bum rush Future with a series of wild strikes but Future uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Future unleashes a big counter combination but Azuma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for Azuma.
It looks like John Future has been cut.
Azuma scores with a nice head shot.
Future throws a push kick but Azuma slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Azuma staying out of range there.
Future throws a right hand that Azuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Azuma also avoids with ease.
Azuma attempts a counter takedown but Future avoids it well and moves away.
Azuma misses the jab.
Future displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Akira Azuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Future tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Future lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azuma circles away quickly and effectively.
Future scores with a head kick. Azuma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Future showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Azuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Future circles away quickly and effectively.
Future scores with a hook to the body. Azuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azuma scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Future throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Future misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Azuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azuma.
That kick from Future tenderised Azuma's leg. Azuma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Future throws a head kick that half lands.
Future throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azuma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Future's guard.
Future is rocked!
Azuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Future is still in real trouble! Can Azuma finish him?
Azuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Azuma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Azuma forces his way into half guard.
Future pushes Azuma off looking to stand but Azuma dives back in and keeps control.
Future seems to have recovered his senses.
Azuma winds up and cracks Future with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akira Azuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Future keeps working.
Azuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Future doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azuma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Future is looking to control Azuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Future avoid being mounted?
Azuma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Future tries to get to full guard but Azuma has control of the leg.
John Future is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azuma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Future is looking to control Azuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Future avoid being mounted?
Azuma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Future taking some punishment here, with Azuma in his half guard.
Azuma is looking to take a break and control but Future is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azuma is trying to work for a kimura but Future is defending well.
Azuma with the ground and pound but Future uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azuma landing with the ground and pound.
Azuma stopping the sweep attempt from Future.
Azuma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Azuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Future is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Future let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azuma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Future just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Azuma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Future has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Future!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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