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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroyuki Shimada (ranked 24875 p4p, 24547 weight class) and Khabib Chimaev (ranked 650 p4p, 701 weight class). 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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BJJ White 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Shimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chimaev clinches up with Shimada and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimada stalling in the clinch but Chimaev improves position.
Shimada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chimaev's efforts to push away.
Chimaev has Shimada pushed against the cage.
Shimada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chimaev.
Shimada avoiding damage as Chimaev throws knees to the body.
Shimada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chimaev can't fight it off and eventually Shimada manages to take the fight to the floor. Chimaev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shimada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev has his hands on Shimada's head, controlling the position.
Chimaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev managing to control the position.
Chimaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shimada looking to sit in guard and control but Chimaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chimaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully.
Shimada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chimaev is aware though and is defending well.
Shimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Shimada keeping moving, preventing Chimaev from controlling successfully.
Chimaev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shimada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimada or perhaps it was just good defense by Chimaev, which made it look bad.
Chimaev misses with a two punch combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chimaev!
Shimada avoids the body shot from Chimaev.
Shimada throws a big counter combination but Chimaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Chimaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chimaev scores with a head kick. Shimada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chimaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shimada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chimaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chimaev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
Shimada preventing the sweep.
Chimaev wants to stand up but Shimada is controlling him.
Shimada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shimada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shimada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chimaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimada cracks Chimaev with a solid left hand.
Shimada won't allow Chimaev to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shimada is defended easily by Chimaev.
A right-left combo lands from Chimaev.
Chimaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shimada counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Chimaev keeps it at a distance.
Chimaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shimada.
Chimaev moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaev tries a body shot but Shimada blocks it.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimada lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shimada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chimaev wants to break free but Shimada has control.
Chimaev misses with the head strike.
Shimada gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chimaev regains guard.
Chimaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chimaev wants to sweep here but Shimada controlling him for the moment.
Chimaev looking for a guillotine here but Shimada defends easily.
Shimada trying to control but Chimaev is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev wants to stand up but Shimada is controlling him.
Chimaev 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.
Shimada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chimaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shimada is controlling him.
Shimada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chimaev trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
Chimaev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada darts in trying to clinch
and Shimada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimada moves away.
Shimada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Shimada blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Chimaev does no damage.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chimaev sprawls well. Chimaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shimada gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroyuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimada dives in and grabs Chimaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chimaev pushes down on Shimada's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev sizes up Shimada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chimaev. Shimada does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Chimaev does no damage.
Shimada throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaev moves out of range easily.
Chimaev throws a big counter head kick but Shimada avoids it with no problem.
Shimada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chimaev pinned against the cage. Chimaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chimaev as he jumps to the side.
Khabib Chimaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chimaev misses with a kick to the body.
Shimada is looking for a counter combo.
Chimaev throws a combination that misses
and Shimada counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Chimaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chimaev throws a leg kick
and Shimada counters with a series of strikes. Chimaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses.
As Chimaev looks to move away, Shimada throws a big counter combo but Chimaev just gets out of the way.
Shimada shoots in and drives through. Chimaev sprawls well.
Chimaev avoids a kick to the body.
Chimaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shimada swinging wildly here.
Hiroyuki Shimada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shimada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaev swings for the body but Shimada moves out of range.
Shimada misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiroyuki Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Chimaev keeps it at a distance.
Chimaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khabib Chimaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chimaev stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimada looks for a takedown but Chimaev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroyuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chimaev throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaev stalks Shimada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shimada's face. Shimada staggers backwards, shaken.
Chimaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimada is just out of range.
Chimaev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chimaev wants it to stay on the feet.
Shimada with a poor takedown
and Chimaev counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev misses with a body kick.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chimaev misses with an uppercut.
Chimaev swinging wildly here.
Chimaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Shimada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chimaev counters with a head kick.
Chimaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shimada is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaev throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Shimada was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chimaev looks to land a combination but Shimada avoids it well.
Shimada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shimada tries to clinch up.
Chimaev flicks out a counter leg kick but Shimada steps away.
Shimada throws a right hand that Chimaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Chimaev also avoids with ease.
Chimaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shimada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chimaev swivels and escapes.
Chimaev tries to work over Shimada's front leg with a kick but Shimada checks it.
Chimaev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shimada rather than just go for the knockout.
Chimaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shimada.
Chimaev tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimada fails to land the takedown.
Chimaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chimaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khabib Chimaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chimaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shimada walks into a jab.
Shimada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chimaev's waist but Chimaev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shimada off to one side.
Chimaev misses the shot to the body.
Shimada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Chimaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chimaev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Khabib Chimaev!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Khabib Chimaev!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Khabib Chimaev!
Khabib Chimaev wins by unanimous decision!
Khabib Chimaev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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RATING
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