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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katsuyori Shibata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Howards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shibata's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Monster I by Balzac. Benny Howards is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Katsuyori Shibata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Howards!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shibata lands a lovely overhand right.
Shibata sizes up Howards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Howards misses with a double jab.
Howards misses with the combination.
Howards moves out of range of the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shibata.
Shibata is trying to get an arm triangle but Howards is defending well.
Shibata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Howards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Howards is not content to let Shibata control the position.
Shibata creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibata throws an elbow but Howards slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shibata working away.
Howards parries the strikes from Shibata easily there. Shibata is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Howards to escape.
Howards dodges the ground and pound from Shibata.
Shibata working the ground and pound but Howards is defending the strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shibata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shibata looks to land a right hand but Howards moved out of range.
Shibata with a jab.
Howards just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Howards staying out of range there.
Howards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shibata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shibata fails with the takedown.
Shibata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howards tries to close the distance and clinch but Shibata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shibata misses with a wild body shot.
Shibata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Howards staying out of range there.
Howards misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howards moves out of range of the strikes.
Howards moves out of range as Shibata strikes.
Shibata looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Howards!
Shibata pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shibata looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shibata goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Howards turns into him and now he's in Shibata's guard.
Shibata is breathing heavily.
Shibata throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Howards escapes and throws Shibata's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Howards tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibata is trying to improve his position.
Shibata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shibata seems to be looking for submissions.
Howards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shibata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shibata 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.
Shibata wants to pass the guard but Howards is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuyori Shibata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shibata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Howards counters with a stiff right hand.
Howards throws a looping overhand right but Shibata ducks down to avoid it.
Shibata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howards.
Shibata throws a looping overhand right but Howards ducks down to avoid it.
Howards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shibata has time to react.
Howards misses with a combination
and Shibata counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howards lands a glancing blow to the side of Shibata's head.
Benny Howards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howards misses with a double jab
and Shibata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howards is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shibata cracks Howards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shibata is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Howards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benny Howards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shibata cracks Howards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Shibata scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Shibata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howards throws a nice looking combination but Shibata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howards misses with a wild body shot.
Shibata shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howards manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Howards wants to stand and escape but Shibata is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibata landing some decent shots from guard.
Howards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howards can't keep his opponent in guard - Shibata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shibata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shibata trying to control from half guard but Howards is working away.
Shibata 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howards controlling the position well.
Howards wants to improve his position but Shibata is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shibata connects with a nice short shot to Howards's temple.
Nice strikes from Shibata there.
Shibata is pressing down on Howards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howards is holding on for now.
Howards makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shibata throwing strikes but missing.
Shibata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shibata trying to control the position from guard on top but Howards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shibata wants to pass the guard but Howards is keeping the position.
Shibata is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Howards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Howards has escaped and now he's on top!
Shibata throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuyori Shibata dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Howards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Howards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shibata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shibata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shibata fails with the takedown
and Howards counters with a straight right hand.
Shibata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Howards counters with a three punch combo that has Shibata backing up. Shibata nods at Howards to acknowledge the strikes.
Howards drops his hands momentarily and Shibata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Howards throws a head kick but Shibata moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howards wants to clinch up but Shibata keeps it at a distance.
Howards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shibata manages to avoid it.
Shibata dodges the punch combination from Howards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howards closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Howards misses the target.
Howards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Howards.
Shibata moves out of range of the strikes.
Shibata tries for a takedown but Howards circles away easily
and Howards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shibata throws a jab when Howards was well out of range.
Howards throws a series of punches but Shibata moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howards lands a two punch combo.
Howards takes one to the side of the head.
Shibata cracks Howards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shibata gets the takedown into side control.
Shibata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shibata working the body and head with strikes.
Howards gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shibata lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibata trying to control from Howards's half guard. Howards has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shibata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shibata wants to control from the top but Howards keeps moving.
Howards looking for a guillotine here but Shibata defends easily.
Shibata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shibata forces his way into half guard.
Shibata is looking for submissions but instead, Howards has regained full guard.
Katsuyori Shibata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Shibata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shibata connects with a couple of short punches.
Shibata trying to control the position from guard on top but Howards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benny Howards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny Howards.
I think Shibata 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuyori Shibata!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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