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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelino Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Fusukioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Fusukioka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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159 cm
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelino Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Fusukioka!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusukioka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fusukioka misses with a right hand
and Holland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holland manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Fusukioka misses.
Fusukioka swings widly with a right hand
and Holland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holland.
Holland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Fusukioka as he checks the leg kick.
Fusukioka misses with a double jab
and Holland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland decides to pull guard.
Fusukioka wants to pass the guard but Holland is keeping the position.
Fusukioka prevents Holland from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusukioka trying to control but Holland is working from the bottom.
Holland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fusukioka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holland has control of Fusukioka's left arm, preventing Fusukioka from doing any damage.
Holland'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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fusukioka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holland slips under a jab from Fusukioka.
Holland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fusukioka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Fusukioka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fusukioka is trying to defend but Holland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fusukioka is trying to maintain the position but Holland is very close to passing his half guard.
Holland prevents Fusukioka from improving his position.
Fusukioka keeps trying to improve his position.
Holland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusukioka tries to get to full guard but Holland has control of the leg.
Holland is working for a kimura but Fusukioka is defending it quite comfortably.
Fusukioka is looking for a sweep. Holland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fusukioka gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fusukioka trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fusukioka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fusukioka misses with a looping left.
Fusukioka throws a body punch but Holland moves out of range.
Holland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fusukioka lands a nice shot to the body.
Fusukioka throws a poor cross that misses
and Holland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holland misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Holland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fusukioka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelino Holland dominated that round.
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.
Fusukioka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holland counters by moving into the clinch.
Holland drags the fight down to the ground.
Holland controls Fusukioka momentarily but Fusukioka frees himself.
Holland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fusukioka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holland is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fusukioka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holland.
Lyoto Fusukioka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fusukioka throws the left hand but Holland avoids the punch easily.
Fusukioka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holland.
Fusukioka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Holland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fusukioka throws a looping overhand right but Holland ducks down to avoid it.
Holland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fusukioka.
Holland ducks under a wild hook from Fusukioka.
A big right from Fusukioka misses.
Holland slips under a jab.
Marcelino Holland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusukioka misses with a shot to the body
and Holland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fusukioka's guard.
Fusukioka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fusukioka's head.
Holland postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fusukioka's head.
Holland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holland is working Fusukioka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holland throwing strikes but missing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holland stopping the sweep attempt from Fusukioka.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fusukioka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusukioka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holland manages to avoid it.
Holland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fusukioka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fusukioka sizes up Holland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holland rushes Fusukioka and presses him up against the cage.
Holland jumps into guard, dragging Fusukioka to the mat.
Holland has Fusukioka pulled in close to control his posture.
Fusukioka forces his way into half guard.
Fusukioka is working for a submission of some sort.
Fusukioka seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holland tries to kick Fusukioka off but Fusukioka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fusukioka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holland is just riding it out for now. Fusukioka eventually gives up the hold.
Fusukioka trying to control the action but Holland is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyoto Fusukioka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Holland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Holland gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fusukioka gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Holland is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Fusukioka!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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