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Event:
DSC STRIKE 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makwame!
Makwame throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sakai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakai doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Makwame counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Makwame gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makwame is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makwame trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai is trying to keep Makwame in close.
#T1#
Makwame lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makwame slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakai is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Sakai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Makwame looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Makwame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Makwame is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.
Sakai forces his way into half guard.
Makwame trying to control but Sakai postures up.
Makwame works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makwame is trying to control the position but Sakai postures up.
Makwame looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakai is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Makwame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sakai preventing the sweep.
Sakai wants to control from the top but Makwame keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Makwame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Makwame working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Makwame successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Makwame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makwame trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Makwame working for a triangle but Sakai defends it easily.
Sakai looking to sit in guard and control but Makwame gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makwame advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Makwame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Makwame misses with a looping left.
Sakai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakai.
Makwame tries for a takedown but Sakai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Sakai responds with a good body kick, but Makwame manages to step out the way in time.
Makwame has been working on his balance at Holding Cell, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sakai.
Moses Makwame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakai avoids the head kick by Makwame.
Makwame moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai looks for a takedown but Makwame sprawls well.
As Sakai looks to move away, Makwame throws a big counter combo but Sakai just gets out of the way.
Moses Makwame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.
Makwame throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Makwame misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Makwame closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Makwame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Makwame darts in and clinches Sakai up against the cage.#TD#
Makwame pulls guard successfully.
Sakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Makwame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makwame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makwame wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Makwame is working hard here to advance position.
Sakai pushing down on Makwame's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makwame trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up.
Moses Makwame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makwame tries to roll over but Sakai keeps him under control.
Sakai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makwame trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up.
#T3#
Makwame moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makwame has Sakai pulled in close to control his posture.
Makwame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakai can do to turn this around?
Sakai throws a big right hand that misses.
Makwame will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Makwame finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Makwame stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Makwame fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4##TD2#
Sakai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makwame's half guard.
Makwame works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Sakai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Makwame throws a head kick but Sakai moves out of range.
And Sakai tries to counter it with a takedown but Makwame pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Makwame's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makwame throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Makwame dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makwame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makwame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Sakai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makwame, pushing him back against the cage.
Makwame lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakai backwards.
Sakai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makwame fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makwame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makwame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makwame defends it well.
Makwame lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt.
Makwame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makwame - that will leave a mark!
Sakai has a takedown stuffed.
Moses Makwame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.#CL#
Makwame closes the distance and pushes Sakai back into the cage.#TD#
Makwame successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Makwame looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sakai passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sakai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Makwame controlling the position for now.
Makwame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makwame defends it well.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sakai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well.
#T3#
Makwame tries to kick Sakai off but Sakai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Makwame is looking to improve his position.
Makwame moves into full guard.
Sakai stands and throws Makwame's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Makwame's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makwame sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakai is looking to take a break and control but Makwame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makwame defends it well.
Moses Makwame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakai prevents Makwame from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura here.
Yasunori Sakai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sakai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makwame is just riding it out for now. Sakai eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Makwame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makwame, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Makwame!
A victorious Moses Makwame thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Yasunori Sakai stepped up to the mic, saying 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Pulmber #TD2#
and Sakai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pulmber is trying to escape back to his feet but Sakai uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Sakai tries for a kimura but Pulmber is defending well.
Pulmber throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sakai takes a little break here. Pulmber wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Sakai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulmber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakai's guard! Nice work there by Pulmber!
Sakai trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Sakai has his foot on Pulmber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pulmber works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sakai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulmber defends it easily.
Pulmber looking to pass the guard.
Pulmber trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pulmber trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai pulls Pulmber in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sakai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sakai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Sakai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pulmber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pulmber fails with the takedown.
Sakai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pulmber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sakai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pulmber misses with a low kick as Sakai jumps back.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sakai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pulmber pinned against the cage. Pulmber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakai shoots in looking for a takedown but Pulmber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magnus Pulmber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.
Pulmber throws a head kick that misses.
Sakai's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Sakai gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakai working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulmber punching from the bottom.
Pulmber trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Pulmber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pulmber stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Pulmber throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sakai counters with a shoot takedown. Pulmber fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakai trying to control but Pulmber is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pulmber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sakai, into his guard. #REVR#
Pulmber trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakai is retaining full guard. #T1#
Pulmber wants to get up but he can't break Sakai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pulmber looking to pass the guard.
Pulmber trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pulmber passes into half guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pulmber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakai regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a triangle here but Pulmber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Pulmber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Sakai is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Pulmber seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sakai struggling a bit here.
Sakai is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakai is not content to let Pulmber control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pulmber tries for a takedown but Sakai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pulmber lands with a nice body punch.
Sakai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pulmber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakai shoots and misses #CL#
and Pulmber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pulmber wants a takedown.
Sakai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulmber's elbow.
Pulmber is trying to pull guard but Sakai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pulmber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai goes for a takedown attempt but Pulmber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pulmber connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Pulmber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sakai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pulmber is trying to defend but Sakai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Sakai seems to be working for a kimura but Pulmber defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sakai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakai passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber is looking to regain half guard here but Sakai keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB2#
Sakai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pulmber prevents Sakai from moving into mount.
Pulmber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pulmber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakai's back!
Pulmber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakai can do to turn this around?
Sakai tries to break free.
Pulmber missing with strikes. #T2#
Sakai trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pulmber is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sakai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Magnus Pulmber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulmber misses with punches from the back.
Pulmber thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sakai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pulmber tries to keep control of the position but Sakai is staying busy.#T3##SUB#
Pulmber tightening his grip on Sakai, looking for the choke.
Pulmber throwing strikes and Sakai squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Pulmber thowing shots but they're missing.
Pulmber looking to control but Sakai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pulmber landing shots from mount. #T4#
Sakai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pulmber is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pulmber trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Pulmber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pulmber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pulmber!
Yasunori Sakai was interviewed post fight and said 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 875 Round 1
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Sakai shoots in for a takedown but Fukunishi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Fukunishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fukunishi tries for a takedown but Sakai circles away easily#CL2#
and Sakai counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Fukunishi pulls guard effortlessly.
Fukunishi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakai is one step ahead there.
Sakai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES#
Fukunishi has his feet on Sakai's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sakai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fukunishi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1##SUB2#
Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukunishi, who protects the arm well.
Sakai wants to control but Fukunishi is keeping him busy.
Sakai throws a strike aimed at the side of Fukunishi's head but Fukunishi avoids it well.#SUB2#
Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukunishi, who protects the arm well.
Fukunishi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Sakai stalling away here and it's allowed Fukunishi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fukunishi striking from his own guard.
Sakai advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakai wants to take a breather but Fukunishi is having none of it.
Fukunishi wants to control but Sakai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sakai seems to be looking for submissions.
Fukunishi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sakai.
Sakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Fukunishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai works over Fukunishi with some ground and pound from guard.
Fukunishi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sakai manages to pass to side control.
Fukunishi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Fukunishi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt. #T4##TD2#
Sakai scores with a takedown into Fukunishi's guard.
Fukunishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakai manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sakai working a defensive guard here.
Fukunishi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakai controls Fukunishi momentarily but Fukunishi frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hidetoshi Fukunishi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fukunishi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakai avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Fukunishi moves into the clinch.
Sakai just leaning against Fukunishi, taking a breather.
Fukunishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sakai up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sakai has Fukunishi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sakai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fukunishi tumbling to the mat - Sakai dives into Fukunishi's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Sakai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fukunishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakai manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fukunishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakai has Fukunishi pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakai is trying to control the position but Fukunishi postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fukunishi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fukunishi wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving.
Sakai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukunishi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakai wants to sweep but no luck.
Fukunishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Fukunishi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sakai blocks a jab.#TD2#
Sakai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Sakai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fukunishi sees it coming and defends easily.
Sakai trying to control the action but Fukunishi is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura here.
Fukunishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakai on the ground.
Fukunishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fukunishi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukunishi is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yasunori Sakai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Fukunishi misses with a head kick.
Fukunishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakai pinned against the cage. Sakai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fukunishi.
Sakai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fukunishi defends it nicely.
Hidetoshi Fukunishi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukunishi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakai's waist but Sakai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fukunishi off to one side.
Sakai unleashes a big counter combination but Fukunishi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidetoshi Fukunishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fukunishi avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Fukunishi misses with an uppercut. Sakai saw that one coming.
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt.
Fukunishi stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukunishi throws a nice looking combination but Sakai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukunishi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakai.#CL#
Fukunishi clinches up with Sakai and pushes him back against the cage.
Sakai jumps guard but Fukunishi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC#
Fukunishi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukunishi shoots for a takedown but Sakai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukunishi defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukunishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakai as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Fukunishi gets caught flat footed, as Sakai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukunishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fukunishi holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakai passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Sakai landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Sakai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sakai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fukunishi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sakai but great work by Fukunishi.
Sakai is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Sakai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sakai dodges the ground and pound from Fukunishi.
Fukunishi is looking to take a break and control but Sakai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fukunishi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hidetoshi Fukunishi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fukunishi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Hidetoshi Fukunishi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Yasunori Sakai!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hidetoshi Fukunishi!
Hidetoshi Fukunishi wins by split decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hidetoshi Fukunishi made sure he mentioned Bee Krazy , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Yasunori Sakai had this to say: 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.
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