PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanbei Shimada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Truck The Icepick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimada comes to the cage accompanied by Party and Bullshit. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Shimada
vs
The Icepick

182 cm
26
183 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[B2F] Born 2 Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanbei Shimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Truck The Icepick!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Icepick throws a hook but Shimada avoids it easily.
Shimada shoots in but no luck this time.
The Icepick throws an overhand right that lands on Shimada's shoulder, as Shimada tries to avoid the shot.
The Icepick connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Kanbei Shimada has been cut.
The Icepick has his takedown stuffed
and Shimada counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Icepick takes a swing at Shimada's ribcage but misses.
The Icepick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimada manages to avoid it.
The Icepick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shimada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Icepick on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Icepick. Shimada does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Icepick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shimada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Icepick looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimada is just out of range.
Shimada scores with a nice strike.
Shimada moves out of range as The Icepick strikes.
Shimada blocks a jab.

Shimada pushes The Icepick up against the cage in a clinch.

The Icepick breaks the clinch.
Shimada slips under a jab.
Nice sprawl there from The Icepick as Shimada shoots in.
The Icepick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shimada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Icepick sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimada was well out of range. Poor timing from The Icepick.
The Icepick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shimada. Shimada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimada misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada throws a leg kick
and The Icepick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimada blocks a jab.
The Icepick shoots and misses
and Shimada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Icepick misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - The Icepick coming out on top.
The Icepick cracks Shimada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick lands a jab to Shimada's midsection.
Shimada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanbei Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada works the jab nicely.
Shimada closes the distance and clinches up with The Icepick, looking for a takedown. Shimada pushes The Icepick against the cage but The Icepick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kanbei Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada throws a hook but The Icepick blocks it.
Shimada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Icepick avoids it really well and circles away.
Shimada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimada swings for the body but The Icepick moves out of range.
Shimada slips under a jab from The Icepick.
Shimada blocks a jab.
Shimada misses with a wild body shot.
The Icepick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimada.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown but The Icepick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shimada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Icepick.
The Icepick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shimada counters with a thumping low kick.
Shimada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Icepick as he jumps to the side.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shimada lands a head shot.
The Icepick scores with a body shot.
Shimada is breathing heavily.
The Icepick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shimada sprawls well. Shimada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Icepick gets slowly back to his feet.
Shimada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shimada.
The Icepick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shimada doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from The Icepick misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick throws a combination. Shimada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Icepick. Shimada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shimada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Icepick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimada misses the target.
The Icepick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Icepick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shimada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Shimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Icepick, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for The Icepick.
Shimada misses with some punches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Icepick's elbow.
The Icepick throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimada.
Shimada goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Icepick prevents it.
Shimada can't find room to land a body shot as The Icepick controls the action.
Shimada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shimada has The Icepick pressed against the cage, preventing The Icepick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Shimada manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The Icepick gets to his feet. Shimada looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Icepick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Icepick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
A swing and a miss from Shimada.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick looks to throw the jab but Shimada is out of range.
The Icepick throws out a loose jab but Shimada uses good head movement to avoid it.

Shimada moves into range and clinches up with The Icepick.
Shimada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Icepick tries to break the clinch but Shimada is controlling the position.
Shimada fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shimada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimada slips under a jab from The Icepick.
Shimada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Icepick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada misses with a looping right.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick fails with the takedown.

Shimada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shimada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Icepick smiles and moves away.
The Icepick misses with a hook
and Shimada counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Icepick's knee momentarily.
Shimada jabs at The Icepick's body.
The Icepick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shimada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A swing and a miss from Shimada.
Shimada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shimada lands with a nice body punch.
The Icepick swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Truck The Icepick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kanbei Shimada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shimada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Icepick's head backwards.
Shimada lands a slapping body shot.
The Icepick scores with a shot to the body.
Shimada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Icepick tries to avoid it but Shimada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Icepick to the ground. The Icepick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shimada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Icepick lands a really nice looking cross but Shimada seems unphased.
Shimada slips under a jab.
The Icepick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shimada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Icepick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Icepick shoots for a double leg takedown but Shimada sprawls well. He's pushed The Icepick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Icepick tests Shimada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shimada with a lazy takedown attempt
letting The Icepick counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanbei Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Icepick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Icepick misses the target.
Shimada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Icepick shoots for a double leg takedown but Shimada sprawls well. He's pushed The Icepick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shimada chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Icepick checks a leg kick.
The Icepick sizes up Shimada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Kanbei Shimada's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from The Icepick.
The Icepick misses with a body shot.
Shimada thuds his right hand into The Icepick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Icepick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Icepick lands a nice shot that snaps Shimada's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimada. The Icepick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Icepick as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada looks to land a left hand but The Icepick moved out of range nicely.
The Icepick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Icepick stuffs the takedown attempt from Shimada. Shimada gets slowly back to his feet.
The Icepick lunges at Shimada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shimada's hand.
Shimada tries to land a leg kick but The Icepick saw it coming and moves away.
The Icepick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Icepick looks to land a left hand but Shimada moved out of range nicely.
The Icepick throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick cracks Shimada with an open hand slap.
Shimada shoots in for a double leg but The Icepick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shimada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Icepick misses with an uppercut.
The Icepick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Icepick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shimada at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Icepick misses with a straight left.
The Icepick throws a jab when Shimada was well out of range.
The Icepick scores with a hook to the body. Shimada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimada moves away.
Shimada throws out a leg kick but The Icepick moves out of range and Shimada only half commits.
Shimada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shimada misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by The Icepick. Beautiful body shot.
The Icepick takes a swing at Shimada's ribcage but misses.
Shimada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truck The Icepick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Icepick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimada.
Shimada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Icepick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimada avoids it really well and circles away.
Shimada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Icepick.
Shimada thows a body shot but no joy.
Shimada misses with a looping right.
The Icepick misses the shot to the body.
The Icepick throws a hook but Shimada blocks it.

Shimada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shimada throwing shots but The Icepick is blocking nicely.
The Icepick wants to get back to his feet.
The Icepick is not content to let Shimada control the position.
Shimada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shimada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Icepick wants to get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Shimada seems to be looking for submissions.
Shimada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Icepick defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Icepick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shimada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Icepick defending well though.

The Icepick kicks off Shimada and gets to his feet.
Shimada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Icepick blocks a low kick nicely.
Shimada looks to land a left hand but The Icepick moved out of range nicely.
Shimada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick checks the leg kick.
Shimada leaves The Icepick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shimada's corner calls for a 1-2. Shimada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Icepick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shimada tries for a takedown but The Icepick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shimada instigates a clinch.

The Icepick breaks from the clinch.
Shimada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Icepick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Truck The Icepick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kanbei Shimada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The Icepick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Icepick stuffs the takedown.
Shimada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Icepick pinned against the cage. The Icepick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimada looks to land a left hand but The Icepick moved out of range nicely.
Shimada thows a body shot but no joy.
Shimada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimada fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanbei Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Icepick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Icepick. Shimada does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Icepick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Icepick shoots in but no luck this time.
Shimada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shimada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Icepick avoids it really well and circles away.
The Icepick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shimada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Icepick.
Shimada missing with a left hand there. The Icepick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada slips under a jab.
Jab from The Icepick.
The Icepick catches Shimada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shimada tries for a takedown but The Icepick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shimada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada throws a body punch but The Icepick moves out of range.
The Icepick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimada.
The Icepick thows a body shot but no joy.
The Icepick throws a series of punches but Shimada avoids them all with ease.
Shimada lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - The Icepick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by The Icepick as he connects with a hook.
Shimada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shimada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shimada takes a swing at The Icepick's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shimada.
The Icepick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shimada circles away.

Shimada clinches up against the cage.
Shimada pushes off an throws an elbow but The Icepick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Icepick is trying to force a seperation but Shimada has the dominant position.
Shimada fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Shimada ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shimada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shimada looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Icepick is one step ahead there.

Shimada looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The Icepick has picked Shimada up and slammed him! Shimada can't keep hold of the triangle and The Icepick manages to pass to side control!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick wants to stand but Shimada is controlling his arm.
The Icepick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shimada is trying to improve his position.
Shimada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

The Icepick is working for a kimura but Shimada is defending it quite comfortably.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shimada gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shimada is on top in guard.
Shimada lands a couple of elbows.
The Icepick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shimada controls the pace.
Shimada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Icepick is keeping the position for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shimada is working hard here to advance position.
Shimada chips away with some ground and pound.
Shimada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimada trying to control but The Icepick is working from the bottom.
Shimada stops The Icepick from standing up.
The Icepick keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully.
The Icepick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shimada wants to pass the guard but The Icepick is keeping the position.
The Icepick wants to stand but Shimada is controlling the position.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but The Icepick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Kanbei Shimada wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shimada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Icepick was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimada.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Shimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Icepick, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shimada.
The Icepick can't break the clinch.
The Icepick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Shimada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Icepick wants to stand and escape but instead Shimada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Icepick is looking to stand up but Shimada isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kanbei Shimada.
I think The Icepick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Truck The Icepick!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Truck The Icepick!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Truck The Icepick!

Truck The Icepick wins by unanimous decision!