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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Shimizu (ranked 3030 p4p, 4633 weight class) and Seung Woo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichiro Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seung Woo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ichiro Shimizu has been cut.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a right and a left that Shimizu avoids nicely.
Shimizu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shimizu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee cracks Shimizu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Shimizu attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Shimizu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Shimizu controlling the action here for a moment.
Shimizu scores with a shoulder strike.
Shimizu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Shimizu working for the choke.
Shimizu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Shimizu 's hooks.
Shimizu misses with a head shot.
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.
Shimizu controlling the position easily from mount.
Shimizu unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.
Shimizu controlling his opponent.
Shimizu thowing shots but they're missing.
Shimizu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Shimizu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimizu misses with punches from the back.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shimizu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shimizu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shimizu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lee covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seung Woo Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Shimizu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
Shimizu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Shimizu persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Shimizu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Shimizu has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Shimizu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seung Woo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shimizu circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shimizu.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Shimizu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Shimizu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shimizu throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimizu or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Shimizu forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Shimizu keeps him there for the moment.
Shimizu manages to break the clinch.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shimizu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shimizu attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Seung Woo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Shimizu counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shimizu.
Shimizu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shimizu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Shimizu won't allow it.
Shimizu is looking for a takedown.
Shimizu tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Shimizu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Shimizu is controlling the position.
Shimizu prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Shimizu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu clinches.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shimizu manages to break the clinch.
Lee looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimizu.
Shimizu connects with a high kick.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Shimizu shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Shimizu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shimizu has a takedown stuffed.
Shimizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee clobbers Shimizu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Shimizu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee misses with a combination
and Shimizu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shimizu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shimizu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shimizu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shimizu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee throws a right and a left that Shimizu avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Shimizu fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seung Woo Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ichiro 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. This is the final round!
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Shimizu slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Shimizu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lee blocks a head kick by Shimizu.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu moves into the clinch.
Shimizu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shimizu is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shimizu has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Shimizu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shimizu not doing much here.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shimizu.
Shimizu stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shimizu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimizu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shimizu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shimizu wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shimizu has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Shimizu moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu avoids them all with ease.
Lee looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
Lee avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Shimizu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shimizu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shimizu stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shimizu tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee is trying to push Shimizu away but Shimizu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shimizu tightens his grip and picks Lee up, before dumping him to the ground. Lee manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Shimizu tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Ichiro Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seung Woo Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimizu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Ichiro Shimizu.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seung Woo Lee!
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energy
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