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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Jaylen Fatukasi (ranked 24737 p4p, 3700 weight class) and Riku Yamato (ranked 470 p4p, 347 weight class). Riku Yamato has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jaylen Fatukasi's chin.
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Excellent MT
Very strong
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaylen Fatukasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatukasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Fatukasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fatukasi clinches up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fatukasi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato gets tackled into the ropes by Fatukasi. Fatukasi maintains the clinch.
Fatukasi just leaning against Yamato, taking a breather.
Fatukasi is pushing Yamato up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yamato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatukasi breaks from the clinch.
Fatukasi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fatukasi is stalling here.
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fatukasi throws a head kick but Yamato moves out of range.
No joy there for Yamato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatukasi is looking to counter the offense by Yamato and move into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fatukasi.
Fatukasi closes the distance and clinches.
Fatukasi breaks the clinch.
Fatukasi throws a sloppy head kick and Yamato moves out of range easily.
Fatukasi fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatukasi throws a big shot that misses.
Jaylen Fatukasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatukasi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
Yamato gets tackled into the ropes by Fatukasi. Fatukasi maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatukasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fatukasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fatukasi drives through and clinches with Yamato against the ropes.
Yamato being controlled against the ropes.
Fatukasi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fatukasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fatukasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatukasi throws a head kick that misses.
Yamato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylen Fatukasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riku Yamato's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fatukasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fatukasi throws a head kick but Yamato moves out of range.
Fatukasi closes the distance and clinches.
Fatukasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fatukasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamato tries to clinch up but Fatukasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatukasi throws a wild body kick that Yamato sees coming a mile off.
Yamato throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Yamato doesn't manage to clinch there - Fatukasi circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatukasi throws a sloppy head kick and Yamato moves out of range easily.
Fatukasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
Fatukasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamato can do to turn this around?
Fatukasi misses with a body shot.
Fatukasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamato tries to clinch but Fatukasi is having none of it.
Fatukasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fatukasi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fatukasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamato wants to clinch
and Fatukasi counters with a left and a right that stings Yamato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato throws a head kick but Fatukasi moves out of range.
Jaylen Fatukasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamato closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatukasi counters with a left and a right that stings Yamato.
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!
Yamato looks to clinch
and Fatukasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fatukasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamato can't find room to land a body shot as Fatukasi controls the action.
Fatukasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatukasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylen Fatukasi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riku Yamato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fatukasi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fatukasi instigates a clinch.
Fatukasi just leaning against Yamato, taking a breather.
Yamato tries to circle away but Fatukasi has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Yamato's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fatukasi clinches with his opponent.
Fatukasi avoiding damage as Yamato throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato being controlled against the ropes.
Fatukasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatukasi moves into the clinch.
Fatukasi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fatukasi breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Fatukasi.
Fatukasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamato tries to clinch up.
Fatukasi clinches up with Yamato and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fatukasi leaning against his opponent.
Fatukasi prevents Yamato from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato tries to break the clinch but Fatukasi is controlling the position.
Fatukasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fatukasi throws a head kick that misses.
Yamato wants to counter with a clinch but Fatukasi pushes him away.
Yamato wants to clinch
and Fatukasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fatukasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamato manages to avoid it.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fatukasi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fatukasi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fatukasi instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatukasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riku Yamato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaylen Fatukasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick from Yamato misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaylen Fatukasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fatukasi 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaylen Fatukasi!
Jaylen Fatukasi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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