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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimabukuro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warrior. On his way into the cage it seems that Masaru Shimabukuro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon DeLaurier!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Shimabukuro lands.
Shimabukuro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DeLaurier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shimabukuro scores with a kick to the body.
Shimabukuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
DeLaurier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLaurier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeLaurier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeLaurier is trying to control the action in half guard but Shimabukuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeLaurier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeLaurier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shimabukuro tries to kick DeLaurier off but DeLaurier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shimabukuro is refusing to be controlled, as DeLaurier sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeLaurier trying to mount his opponent but Shimabukuro defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shimabukuro has one foot on DeLaurier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
DeLaurier doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimabukuro circles away.
No joy there for DeLaurier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shimabukuro throws a big counter combination but DeLaurier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimabukuro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shimabukuro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeLaurier is controlling him.
Shimabukuro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
DeLaurier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeLaurier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier prevents Shimabukuro from getting back to his feet.
Shimabukuro wriggles free and stands up.
DeLaurier tries for a takedown but Shimabukuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Shimabukuro.
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!
Shimabukuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeLaurier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shimabukuro's half guard.
DeLaurier seems to be looking for submissions.
DeLaurier seems to be working for a kimura but Shimabukuro defends the submission attempt.
Shimabukuro has hold of DeLaurier's hands but DeLaurier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeLaurier wants to control but Shimabukuro is keeping him busy.
Shimabukuro tries to kick DeLaurier off but DeLaurier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimabukuro blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeLaurier.
Shimabukuro wants to improve his position but DeLaurier is controlling well.
DeLaurier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shimabukuro keeps working.
Shimabukuro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shimabukuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Shimabukuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeLaurier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shimabukuro.
DeLaurier avoids a kick to the body.
DeLaurier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shimabukuro defends it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeLaurier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
DeLaurier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeLaurier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shimabukuro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shimabukuro wants to get back to his feet.
DeLaurier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier wants to control but Shimabukuro is keeping him busy.
Shimabukuro is trying to stand up here but DeLaurier is controlling him well.
Shimabukuro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLaurier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shimabukuro's waist but Shimabukuro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeLaurier off to one side.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon DeLaurier.
DeLaurier slips a jab and a cross from Shimabukuro.
DeLaurier lands a glancing blow to the side of Shimabukuro's head.
No luck for DeLaurier with that takedown attempt.
Shimabukuro tries to bum rush DeLaurier with a series of wild strikes but DeLaurier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeLaurier fails to land the takedown.
No luck for DeLaurier with that takedown attempt.
Masaru Shimabukuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro cracks DeLaurier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shimabukuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Shimabukuro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shimabukuro lands with a kick to the temple. DeLaurier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DeLaurier fails with the takedown.
DeLaurier rushes Shimabukuro and presses him up against the cage.
Shimabukuro is trying to push DeLaurier away but DeLaurier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shimabukuro is trying to break the clinch but DeLaurier is controlling him.
Shimabukuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeLaurier can do to turn this around?
Shimabukuro manages to break the clinch.
Shimabukuro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shimabukuro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeLaurier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimabukuro tries to kick DeLaurier off but DeLaurier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeLaurier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shimabukuro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shimabukuro tries to kick DeLaurier off but DeLaurier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeLaurier working Shimabukuro over with strikes.
Leon DeLaurier has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeLaurier is looking for a kimura but Shimabukuro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeLaurier to get the leverage.
Shimabukuro is trying to stand up here but DeLaurier is controlling him well.
DeLaurier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeLaurier wants to control but Shimabukuro is keeping him busy.
Shimabukuro wants to get back to his feet.
DeLaurier wants to control but Shimabukuro is keeping him busy.
DeLaurier seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Shimabukuro has recovered full guard.
DeLaurier stops Shimabukuro from standing up.
DeLaurier wants to control from the top but Shimabukuro keeps moving.
Shimabukuro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeLaurier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeLaurier looking to score a takedown here. Shimabukuro is defending well but DeLaurier drives through and ends up in Shimabukuro's guard.
DeLaurier throws an elbow that misses. Shimabukuro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeLaurier's guard. Nice move by Shimabukuro!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
DeLaurier pulls Shimabukuro in to control the position.
Shimabukuro controlling from the top position.
Shimabukuro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeLaurier throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier 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.
DeLaurier keeping moving, preventing Shimabukuro from controlling successfully.
Shimabukuro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shimabukuro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeLaurier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeLaurier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimabukuro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeLaurier somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeLaurier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeLaurier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeLaurier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeLaurier closes the distance and clinches up with Shimabukuro, looking for a takedown. DeLaurier pushes Shimabukuro against the cage but Shimabukuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon DeLaurier.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimabukuro.
DeLaurier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shimabukuro.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLaurier moves out of range as Shimabukuro throws a body kick.
A lazy left from Shimabukuro finds it's target.
Shimabukuro is looking to land body kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shimabukuro!
Shimabukuro scores with a shot to the body.
DeLaurier blocks the body kick.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
DeLaurier drives through and clinches with Shimabukuro against the cage.
Shimabukuro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shimabukuro breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Shimabukuro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shimabukuro lands a two punch combo.
DeLaurier is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
DeLaurier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shimabukuro swivels and escapes.
DeLaurier is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimabukuro finish him?
DeLaurier glances at the clock... BAM! Shimabukuro nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends DeLaurier crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, DeLaurier is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masaru Shimabukuro!
A relieved looking Masaru Shimabukuro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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