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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fumito Makino (ranked 5830 p4p, 420 weight class) and Frederick Weinstein (ranked 24729 p4p, 492 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fumito Makino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Weinstein!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weinstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weinstein.
Makino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weinstein looking to score a takedown here. Makino is defending well but Weinstein drives through and ends up in Makino's guard.
Makino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weinstein on the ground.
Makino wants to stand and escape but Weinstein is having none of it.
Makino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weinstein.
Makino has Weinstein pulled in close to control his posture.
Makino has momentary wrist control but Weinstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Weinstein postures up.
Weinstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weinstein throwing strikes but missing.
Weinstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makino looking to control.
Weinstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weinstein works over Makino with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makino trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Makino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weinstein controls the pace.
Makino is pulling down on Weinstein's head to control his posture.
Weinstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weinstein avoids the body shot from Makino.
Makino clobbers Weinstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makino slaps away a takedown attempt from Weinstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makino catches Weinstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weinstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Weinstein walks into a left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Makino.
Makino lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weinstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makino was covering up waiting for the punch and Weinstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weinstein landing with the ground and pound.
Makino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makino is looking to sweep but instead, Weinstein has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino 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.
Weinstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weinstein tries to counter with a clinch but Makino shakes him off and moves away.
Makino lands with a shot to the body.
Weinstein needs to keep his hands up - Makino had a free shot at his head there.
Makino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makino with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Makino both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makino.
Weinstein shoots in but Makino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weinstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Makino sprawls well initially but Weinstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Makino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weinstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weinstein not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weinstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weinstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makino is trying to stand.
Makino throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Weinstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makino is not content to let Weinstein control the position.
Makino is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weinstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makino won't allow Weinstein to pass to mount.
Weinstein works his way into side control.
Weinstein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makino rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weinstein's guard! Nice work there by Makino!
Weinstein trying to keep a closed guard but Makino is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weinstein keeping full guard, as Makino tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Weinstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fumito Makino is winning the standup battle so far.
Makino with a hook.
Weinstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weinstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makino.
Makino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weinstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makino swivels and escapes.
Makino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weinstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weinstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weinstein takes one on the button.
Weinstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Makino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makino lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weinstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Makino sprawls well initially but Weinstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weinstein working the head and body with strikes.
Weinstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Weinstein.
Makino is defending against the submission attempts here by Weinstein.
Weinstein is thwarting Makino's attempts to control the position.
Makino tries to get to full guard but Weinstein has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein slips a nice elbow through Makino's hands, connecting with Makino's forehead.
Weinstein is thwarting Makino's attempts to control the position.
Makino actively working from the bottom here.
Makino keeping control of the position.
Fumito Makino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weinstein trying to control the action but Makino is working from the bottom.
Frederick Weinstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makino trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fumito Makino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fumito Makino!
A relieved looking Fumito Makino 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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RATING
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