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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josey Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi has chosen Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
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139 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Josey Wales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sho Fukamachi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wales's waist but Wales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fukamachi off to one side.
Wales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukamachi slips a jab and a cross from Wales.
Wales throws out a loose jab but Fukamachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukamachi tries to score with a low kick but Wales moves his leg out of the way.
Fukamachi swings for the body but Wales moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wales.
Fukamachi throws a head kick but Wales moves out of range.
Wales misses with a few strikes there.
Fukamachi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wales.
Wales misses with a jab, cross combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fukamachi!
Wales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukamachi moves away.
Wales throws a body punch but Fukamachi moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fukamachi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
Josey Wales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Fukamachi.
Fukamachi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wales thows a body shot but no joy.
Wales scores with a jab. Fukamachi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown but Wales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukamachi circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Wales.
Wales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wales scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wales misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fukamachi throws a head kick that misses.
Wales misses with a double jab.
Wales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fukamachi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukamachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wales misses with a hook.
Wales is looking to wear down Fukamachi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fukamachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wales is breathing heavily.
Wales throws a hook to the side of Fukamachi's head but Fukamachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wales fails to land with a series of punches.
Wales checks a low kick from Fukamachi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wales misses the target.
Wales stuffs the takedown attempt from Fukamachi. Fukamachi gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wales.
No joy there for Wales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukamachi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wales is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fukamachi.
Fukamachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukamachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fukamachi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wales circles away quickly and effectively.
Wales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukamachi.
Wales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukamachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukamachi dodges the punch combination from Wales.
Fukamachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fukamachi is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi lunges at Wales with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wales's hand.
Wales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wales avoids the body shot from Fukamachi.
Wales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Josey Wales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukamachi cracks the inside of Wales's front leg.
Wales throws a looping overhand right but Fukamachi ducks down to avoid it.
Fukamachi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wales sprawls well initially but Fukamachi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukamachi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukamachi's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josey Wales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fukamachi throws a body punch but Wales moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Fukamachi or perhaps it was just good defense by Wales which made him look bad.
Wales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukamachi circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Fukamachi.
A combination from Wales does no damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wales - that will leave a mark!
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but Wales sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wales walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fukamachi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fukamachi throws a leg kick
and Wales counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Fukamachi misses.
Wales misses with a straight right.
Fukamachi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wales defends it nicely.
Josey Wales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Fukamachi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wales - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wales.
Wales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wales throws a looping overhand right but Fukamachi ducks down to avoid it.
Fukamachi throws a head kick that misses.
Fukamachi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fukamachi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wales lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wales cracks a nice hook into Fukamachi's ribs.
Fukamachi misses with a takedown attempt
and Wales counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales misses the jab.
Josey Wales is winning the standup battle so far.
Fukamachi blocks a head kick by Wales.
Fukamachi misses with an uppercut.
Josey Wales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukamachi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Wales as he connects with a hook.
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 Wales misses
and Fukamachi counters with a single leg into guard. Wales didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wales keeping moving, preventing Fukamachi from controlling successfully.
Fukamachi throwing strikes from guard but Wales blocks nicely.
Wales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fukamachi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukamachi lands a couple of digs.
Wales wants to stand and escape but Fukamachi is having none of it.
Fukamachi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fukamachi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fukamachi throwing strikes but missing.
Fukamachi stopping the sweep attempt from Wales.
Fukamachi trying to control but Wales is working from the bottom.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fukamachi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fukamachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wales gets caught flat footed, as Fukamachi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fukamachiis looking to pass into half guard but Wales pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wales is in guard.
Fukamachi wants to control the position but Wales says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fukamachi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fukamachi wants to control but Wales is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Wales seems content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fukamachi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wales keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fukamachi's head.
Fukamachi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josey Wales dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fukamachi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Fukamachi.
Wales throws a leg kick that misses.
Wales misses the jab.
Fukamachi shoots and misses
and Wales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fukamachi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wales counters with a one-two to the body.
Wales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fukamachi counters with a shoot takedown. Wales fights it but they end up in guard.
Fukamachi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fukamachi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukamachi is trying to get an arm triangle but Wales is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Fukamachi.
Fukamachi throwing strikes but Wales manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fukamachi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wales is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fukamachi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wales looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two 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.
Fukamachi is looking to improve his position but Wales isn't that keen on the idea.
Wales takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fukamachi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wales with a couple of short strikes.
Wales lands a nice shot to the head.
Fukamachi regains half guard.
Fukamachi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fukamachi gets back to full guard.
Sho Fukamachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales wants to stand but Fukamachi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fukamachi looking to control.
Fukamachi 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.
Fukamachi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wales throws a right hand that Fukamachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Fukamachi also avoids with ease.
Wales misses with a wild combination.
Josey Wales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fukamachi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Josey Wales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Fukamachi.
Wales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Wales.
Fukamachi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wales throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fukamachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fukamachi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wales has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wales and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fukamachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wales.
Fukamachi throws a sloppy head kick
and Wales counters with a left and a right that stings Fukamachi.
Wales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Fukamachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wales 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josey Wales!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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