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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanbei Shimada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and McGillicuddy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimada comes to the cage accompanied by Party and Bullshit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanbei Shimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, McGillicuddy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Shimada's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shimada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimada moves away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shimada.
Jab, jab by Shimada - just one landing.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Shimada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Shimada's head and hops out.
Jones throws a jab when Shimada was well out of range.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shimada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimada.
Shimada thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Shimada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Shimada misses the jab.
Shimada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada takes the fight into the clinch.
Shimada decides to pull guard.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shimada's guard.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shimada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Shimada's legs - danger averted.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones postures up.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shimada is proving hard to escape from.
Shimada striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Shimada.
Shimada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shimada is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Shimada's head back.
It looks like Kanbei Shimada has been cut.
Shimada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shimada throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Shimada avoids the body shot from Jones.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Shimada moves away and avoids it.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shimada counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimada scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shimada in his tracks.
Shimada missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimada manages to avoid it.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shimada.
Shimada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shimada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shimada trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shimada is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shimada to get the leverage.
Shimada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shimada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones is staying active underneath Shimada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Shimada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shimada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shimada stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones kicks Shimada off and gets to his feet.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Shimada moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
McGillicuddy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shimada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shimada scrambles back to his feet.
Jones slips under a jab.
Shimada lands with an overhand left.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shimada with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight 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 misses with an uppercut.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.
Jones leaves Shimada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Shimada counters with a nice uppercut.
Shimada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Shimada connects with an inside leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shimada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shimada.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Shimada has double underhooks.
Shimada is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Shimada.
Shimada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shimada is breathing heavily.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but McGillicuddy Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kanbei Shimada's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Shimada slips the punch.
Shimada misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
A big right from Jones misses.
Shimada throws out a powerful jab.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Shimada counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Shimada won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanbei Shimada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shimada drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shimada is proving hard to escape from.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shimada, up you get!
Shimada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Shimada scores with a nice strike.
Shimada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones cracks Shimada with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Shimada misses.
Good exchange - Shimada coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimada with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGillicuddy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a swing at Shimada's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Shimada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Shimada is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Shimada is out of range.
Shimada tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shimada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimada staying out of range there.
A jab from Shimada misses.
Jones misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimada. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Shimada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimada jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shimada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Shimada connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimada moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones tries a low kick but Shimada avoids it.
Shimada tries to clinch up.
Shimada clinches with his opponent.
Shimada pulls guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and waves to Shimada to follow him.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimada.
Shimada blocks a jab.
Jones throws the left hand but Shimada avoids the punch easily.
Shimada throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimada.
Shimada lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Shimada shoots in.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shimada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimada lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
A big right from Jones misses.
Shimada takes one on the button.
Kanbei Shimada's cut is getting worse.
Shimada shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Shimada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanbei Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones works Shimada's body with a nice hook.
Jones blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Shimada.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shimada.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a combination
and Shimada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shimada has a takedown stuffed.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shimada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shimada tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Shimada stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses with a straight right.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shimada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Shimada cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shimada is defended easily by Jones.
Shimada just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lunges at Shimada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shimada's hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shimada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Shimada ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Shimada.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shimada drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shimada.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to McGillicuddy Jones.
I think Jones 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for McGillicuddy Jones!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for McGillicuddy Jones!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for McGillicuddy Jones!
McGillicuddy Jones wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious McGillicuddy Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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