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Umbrella 102 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justice Naruhodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Justice Naruhodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, William Adama!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naruhodo swats away the attempt to clinch by Adama.
Adama connects with an inside leg kick.
Adama slips under a jab from Naruhodo.
Naruhodo misses with a hook. Adama ducked under it nicely.
Naruhodo throws a right and a left that Adama avoids nicely.
Naruhodo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adama circles away.
Adama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naruhodo on the side of the head.
Naruhodo swats away the attempt to clinch by Adama.
Adama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naruhodo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naruhodo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naruhodo misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adama moves into the clinch successfully.
Naruhodo is trying to break the clinch but Adama is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Adama fails to land.
Adama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Naruhodo's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adama lands a shoulder strike.
Naruhodo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naruhodo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adama.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adama.
Naruhodo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naruhodo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adama staying out of range there.
Adama clinches with his opponent.
Naruhodo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Naruhodo swinging wildly here.
Adama pushes Naruhodo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adama throws an elbow that misses.
Adama looking to slow down the pace here.
Naruhodo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naruhodo throws a poor cross that misses
and Adama counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adama scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adama wants to clinch
and Naruhodo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Naruhodo thows a huge punch but Adama dodges it nicely.
Naruhodo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naruhodo thows a huge punch but Adama dodges it nicely.
Naruhodo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Naruhodo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naruhodo prevents Adama from standing back up.
Naruhodo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adama pushes Naruhodo off looking to stand but Naruhodo dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adama moves in looking to clinch but Naruhodo pushes him off.
A big right from Naruhodo misses.
Adama avoids the body shot from Naruhodo.
Naruhodo slips a jab and a cross from Adama.
Adama tries to clinch there but Naruhodo circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adama closes the distance and pushes Naruhodo back into the cage.
Adama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adama blocking some punches.
Adama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Naruhodo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adama can turn it around.
Adama pushes off an throws an elbow but Naruhodo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naruhodo backwards.
Adama throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naruhodo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adama missing with knees to the body.
Naruhodo wants to break free but Adama has control.
Naruhodo is trying to break free.
Adama swings wildly with an uppercut but Naruhodo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adama swings wildly with an uppercut but Naruhodo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Adama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Naruhodo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Adama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Naruhodo takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Justice Naruhodo has been cut.
Naruhodo tries to circle away but Adama has him pinned against the cage.
Adama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naruhodo's defenses.
Adama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adama stalling against the cage.
Adama misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhodo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Naruhodo's efforts to push away.
Adama blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adama has closed the distance and engaged Naruhodo in a clinch.
Naruhodo trying to stall but Adama improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adama.
Adama tries to land knees in the clinch but Naruhodo avoids the damage to the body.
Adama misses with the head strike.
Adama has a couple of punches blocked by Naruhodo.
Adama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
William Adama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adama misses with a knee to the head.
Adama stalling in the clinch but Naruhodo improves position.
Adama tries to land knees in the clinch but Naruhodo avoids the damage to the body.
Naruhodo tries to break the clinch but Adama is controlling the position.
Adama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adama trying to control the position but instead, Naruhodo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adama into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Naruhodo on the inside.
Adama trying to control the position but instead, Naruhodo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adama into the cage.
Adama keeps control of Naruhodo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Naruhodo misses with a punch on the inside.
Naruhodo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adama keeps control of Naruhodo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Naruhodo can't break the clinch.
Adama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Naruhodo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Naruhodo is keeping busy.
Naruhodo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naruhodo misses with a hook.
Adama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naruhodo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Adama's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Adama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naruhodo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naruhodo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naruhodo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naruhodo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naruhodo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adama clinches up with Naruhodo and pushes him back against the cage.
Adama blocking some punches.
Adama is pushing Naruhodo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Naruhodo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adama has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo is trying to force a seperation but Adama has the dominant position.
Naruhodo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adama.
Adama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adama tries to land a knee to the head but Naruhodo blocks with his arms.
Naruhodo has Adama pushed against the cage.
Naruhodo wants to get back to striking at distance but Adama won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adama landing knees to the head.
Naruhodo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adama landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naruhodo is looking to break free of the clinch but Adama has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Adama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justice Naruhodo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Adama stuffs the takedown.
Naruhodo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adama moves into the clinch.
Adama looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Naruhodo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adama lands an elbow inside.
Naruhodo has had enough of the clinch but Adama keeps him there for the moment.
Adama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naruhodo is defending well for now.
Adama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhodo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adama throws out a powerful jab.
Adama drives through and clinches with Naruhodo against the cage.
Naruhodo breaks the clinch.
Naruhodo swats away the attempt to clinch by Adama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama tries to clinch but Naruhodo moves out of range.
Adama doesn't manage to clinch there - Naruhodo circles away.
Naruhodo misses with a hook. Adama ducked under it nicely.
Adama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Naruhodo.
Naruhodo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adama has managed to clinch.
Adama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Naruhodo blocks an elbow strike.
Adama misses with an elbow over the top.
Naruhodo tries to break the clinch but Adama is controlling the position.
Adama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Naruhodo up against the cage.
Adama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naruhodo tries to break the clinch but Adama is controlling the position.
Adama slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adama lands with a light punch inside.
Naruhodo is rocked!
Adama lands a big knee! That's hurt Naruhodo! Oh, he's all over the place! Adama lands another knee that sends Naruhodo to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Adama!
William Adama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aron Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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148 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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143 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aron Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Granger!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Granger sprawls well initially but Burza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Granger moves into full guard.
Burza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Granger keeps working.
Granger tries to buck Burza off but Burza is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burza trying to control the position but Granger is working away.
Burza controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Granger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza working the head and body with strikes.
Burza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here.
Burza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Granger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Granger gets back to half guard.
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.
Granger is trying to get back to full guard.
Burza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Granger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burza.
Burza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Granger is staying active underneath Burza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger is looking for a sweep. Burza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burza is trying for a kimura here. Granger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Burza wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aron Burza!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. Bruno Krause has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denis Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Krause!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krause!
Krause is trying to get back to half guard.
Burza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krause is avoiding damage well.
Burza working away.
Krause is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burza works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Krause regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krause sees it coming and defends easily.
Burza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burza throwing shots but Krause is blocking nicely.
Burza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krause keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burza is looking to advance position but Krause won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krause avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burza.
Krause trying to hold on to Burza's head to control him but Burza postures up.
Burza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krause's head.
Krause tries to roll over but Burza keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burza slips a nice elbow through Krause's hands, connecting with Krause's forehead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burza slips a nice elbow through Krause's hands, connecting with Krause's forehead.
Burza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krause defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza is trying to work for a kimura but Krause is defending well.
Burza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krause is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krause misses with a kick to the body.
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krause misses with a kick to the body.
Krause throws the kick towards the body but Burza avoids it.
Burza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krause sprawls and moves away.
Krause keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause misses with a straight right.
Burza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krause looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burza looks for a takedown but Krause sprawls well.
Burza avoids the body shot from Krause.
Burza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krause sprawls and moves away.
Krause lands a nice hook to Burza's body. Burza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krause throws a push kick but Burza slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krause pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krause throws a jab when Burza was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Burza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krause tried to score with a low kick but Burza checks it.
Krause defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burza.
Krause stuffs the takedown.
Krause gets caught napping as Burza dives in and scores a takedown. Krause manages to retain guard.
Burza postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burza throwing strikes from guard but Krause blocks nicely.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Burza from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krause preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krause bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burza's guard.
Burza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krause is one step ahead there.
Burza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burza looking for a guillotine here but Krause defends easily.
Burza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krause doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krause manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause passes into half guard.
Burza looking for submissions off his back.
Burza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza is staying active underneath Krause, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Denis Burza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burza trying to control here.
Burza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krause trying to control from half guard but Burza is working away.
Krause is looking for a kimura but Burza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krause to get the leverage.
Krause looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krause gets caught napping as Burza dives in and scores a takedown. Krause manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krause preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burza pushes down on Krause's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Krause has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burza is working away from the top position though.
Burza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause is defending against the submission attempts here by Burza.
Burza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Krause to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Burza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Krause scores with a body shot.
Krause misses with a low kick.
A big left from Krause misses.
Burza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krause fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krause on his heels. He'll look to pass Krause's guard now, I'm sure.
Burza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krause is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krause has escaped and now he's on top!
Krause pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burza is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krause defends well.
Krause stands and throws Burza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burza sneaks back into half guard.
Krause sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bruno Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krause is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burza defends it well.
Burza looking for submissions off his back.
Burza manages to get to full guard.
Krause avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krause defends it easily.
Burza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krause postures up.
Burza keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krause might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burza working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krause defends it easily.
Burza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krause defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Burza is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Krause.
I think Burza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Burza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimizu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Negative - Still Alive. Mac Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuya Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Shimizu is wise to it.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Shimizu checks the leg kick.
Shimizu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Mac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Shimizu
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu throws a body kick that misses.
Shimizu fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Shimizu's ribs.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Shimizu moved out of range.
Shimizu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shimizu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Shimizu's shoulder, as Shimizu tries to avoid the shot.
Shimizu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson jabs Shimizu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shimizu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shimizu lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a jab when Shimizu was well out of range.
Shimizu attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Shimizu keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Shimizu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shimizu connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Shimizu looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Shimizu misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shimizu throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shimizu throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimizu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Shimizu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shimizu takes one to the chin there.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shimizu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson 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.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shimizu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shimizu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shimizu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu staying out of range there.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shimizu throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Shimizu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shimizu misses with a leg kick.
Jackson feints and then cracks Shimizu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shimizu down.
Shimizu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Shimizu saw it coming and moves away.
Shimizu attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
A good leg kick by Shimizu.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimizu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimizu dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Shimizu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shimizu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shimizu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shimizu throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shimizu's head backwards.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Shimizu moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shimizu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shimizu blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson checks a low kick from Shimizu.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Mac Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shimizu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Shimizu's head.
Shimizu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shimizu looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws the left hand but Shimizu avoids the punch easily.
Shimizu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson moves out of range as Shimizu strikes.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shimizu connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Shimizu misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Shimizu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Jackson wants to slow Shimizu down by chopping away at his legs.
Shimizu is looking to land body kicks.
Shimizu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shimizu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shimizu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shimizu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Shimizu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shimizu.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Shimizu in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Shimizu as the two fighters clinch.
Shimizu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Shimizu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimizu breaks from the clinch.
Shimizu scores with a punch to the head.
Shimizu throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Shimizu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimizu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shimizu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shimizu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu connects with a solid leg kick.
Shimizu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shimizu closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Shimizu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimizu works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shimizu lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shimizu. That did some damage!
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Shimizu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to control but Shimizu is keeping busy.
Shimizu trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shimizu wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shimizu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuya Shimizu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shimizu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shimizu staying out of range there.
Shimizu thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson tries to clinch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Shimizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shimizu tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Shimizu against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimizu tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Shimizu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Shimizu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shimizu throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson slips a straight right by Shimizu.
Jackson tries to bum rush Shimizu with a series of wild strikes but Shimizu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shimizu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Shimizu delivers a nice body kick.
Shimizu throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimizu manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Shimizu blocks the low kick.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shimizu under the eye.
Shimizu cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shimizu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shimizu's defenses.
It looks like Yuya Shimizu has been cut.
Shimizu avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shimizu's defenses.
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!
Shimizu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Shimizu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shimizu looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Shimizu controlling him for the moment.
Shimizu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shimizu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to buck Shimizu off but Shimizu is having none of it.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead Shimizu has passed into mount! Damn!
Shimizu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Shimizu is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yuya Shimizu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Shimizu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shimizu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shimizu is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shimizu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shimizu's back!
Jackson controls the position.
Shimizu can't escape the position.
What can Shimizu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yuya Shimizu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Yuya Shimizu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson wants to slow Shimizu down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson tries to work over Shimizu's front leg with a kick but Shimizu checks it.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Shimizu moves away and avoids it.
Shimizu feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Shimizu just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Shimizu misses.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Shimizu ducks down to avoid it.
Shimizu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shimizu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson tests Shimizu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shimizu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Shimizu misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands a jab to Shimizu's midsection.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
Shimizu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jab, jab by Shimizu - just one landing.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shimizu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Shimizu tries to clinch up.
Jackson punishes Shimizu's body with a nice straight punch.
Shimizu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shimizu slips a straight right by Jackson.
Shimizu lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Shimizu is having none of it.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Shimizu prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Shimizu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Shimizu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimizu swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Shimizu's ribs.
Shimizu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Shimizu moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Shimizu scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson motions for Shimizu to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shimizu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shimizu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson throws a jab when Shimizu was well out of range.
Jackson misses the jab.
Shimizu tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Shimizu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Shimizu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shimizu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shimizu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shimizu checks a leg kick.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimizu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimizu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimizu takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimizu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimizu feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Shimizu misses.
As Shimizu backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Shimizu manages to avoid it all.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shimizu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shimizu as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Shimizu jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Shimizu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shimizu keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yuya Shimizu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuya Shimizu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shimizu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shimizu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimizu misses with a leg kick
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Shimizu throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson moves to clinch but Shimizu breaks away
so Shimizu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shimizu trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu postures up.
Shimizu stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Shimizu is proving a slippery customer.
Shimizu prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Shimizu feinted with a counter takedown.
Shimizu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shimizu, as that shot connected.
Shimizu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson jabs Shimizu right on the nose. Shimizu blinks but takes it well.
Shimizu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Shimizu counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shimizu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimizu throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimizu has time to react.
Jackson misses with a hook. Shimizu ducked under it nicely.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shimizu.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson 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.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimizu moves away.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Shimizu circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimizu. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Shimizu in a clinch.
Shimizu pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Shimizu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shimizu works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Shimizu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mac Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuya Shimizu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
Shimizu blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shimizu as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Shimizu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shimizu scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shimizu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuya Shimizu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson clobbers Shimizu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimizu.
Jackson misses with a hook. Shimizu ducked under it nicely.
Shimizu moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shimizu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimizu.
Shimizu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Yuya Shimizu.
I think Shimizu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
After the fight, Yuya Shimizu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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