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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirahama comes to the cage accompanied by Fade To Black. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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263 lbs
27 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama moves away from the strike by Williams.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams looks to throw a body kick
and Shirahama counters with a straight right hand.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shirahama counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Kenichi Shirahama has been cut.
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!
Williams throws a leg kick but Shirahama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Williams - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama staying out of range there.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shirahama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
Shirahama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is looking to pass Williams's guard but actually Williams recovers to full guard.
Shirahama tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams pulls Shirahama in close to his closed guard and prevents Shirahama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams controlling the position.
Shirahama throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Shirahama blocks the leg kick.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shirahama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shirahama counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shirahama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirahama moves away.
Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams works Shirahama's body with a nice hook.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Simon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shirahama counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirahama manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenichi Shirahama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Shirahama avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Shirahama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Simon Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shirahama gets slowly back to his feet.
Shirahama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams throws a push kick but Shirahama slaps the foot to one side.
Williams swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama slips under a jab.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shirahama's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Shirahama blocks the leg kick.
Shirahama walks into a left hand.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Shirahama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams jabs Shirahama right on the nose. Shirahama blinks but takes it well.
Simon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahama working away.
Williams is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shirahama off and has taken his back!
Shirahama is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Williams. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Williams has the hooks in. Shirahama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kenichi Shirahama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Williams is looking to control Shirahama but Shirahama is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has the hooks in. Shirahama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shirahama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shirahama is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirahama gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenichi Shirahama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shirahama moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Shirahama counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Shirahama counters with a nice uppercut.
Shirahama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams thows a leg kick but Shirahama checks it
and Shirahama counters with an inside leg kick.
Shirahama shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shirahama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shirahama counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Shirahama counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams pulls Shirahama in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirahama throwing strikes but missing.
Shirahama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shirahama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Shirahama is proving a slippery customer.
Williams seems keen to control Shirahama's posture.
Shirahama throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shirahama passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shirahama is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shirahama.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams wants to control but Shirahama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shirahama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams looking to control.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shirahama controls the pace.
Williams controls Shirahama momentarily but Shirahama frees himself.
Shirahama wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Shirahama avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Simon Williams just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kenichi Shirahama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shirahama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shirahama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Shirahama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Shirahama counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams lands with a straight right. Shirahama didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shirahama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shirahama is able to avoid easily.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Shirahama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shirahama checks a low kick from Williams.
Shirahama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shirahama needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shirahama's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a leg kick but Shirahama moved away.
Williams swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shirahama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams digs a good body shot into Shirahama's ribs.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shirahama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shirahama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Shirahama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Shirahama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams 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.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kenichi Shirahama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
Williams 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.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Shirahama moved away.
Williams throws a low kick but Shirahama avoids it.
Williams throws the left hand but Shirahama avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shirahama. Shirahama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shirahama checks a leg kick nicely.
Shirahama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shirahama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Shirahama is just out of range.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Shirahama checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams misses with a low kick as Shirahama jumps back.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Shirahama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shirahama moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenichi Shirahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shirahama.
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!
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Williams is trying to control the position but Shirahama postures up.
Williams has control of Shirahama's left arm, preventing Shirahama from doing any damage.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling Shirahama's posture.
Williams is trying to keep Shirahama in close.
Kenichi Shirahama has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Shirahama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shirahama moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Shirahama is just out of range.
Williams is looking to slow Shirahama down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams thumps Shirahama with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williams!
Simon Williams is the new super heavyweight champion!
Simon Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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