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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shizuka Uesugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lynard Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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189 cm
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192 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shizuka Uesugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lynard Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carlson on the side of the head.
Carlson tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uesugi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carlson throws a chopping leg kick but Uesugi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good shot there by Uesugi.
Carlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carlson wants it to stay on the feet.
Uesugi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Uesugi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carlson. That's going to slow Uesugi down.
Carlson throws a low kick but Uesugi avoids it.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlson.
Carlson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Carlson slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlson.
Nice body punch from Carlson.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Carlson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carlson lands a head kick!
Uesugi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlson is able to avoid easily.
Carlson tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it.
Carlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uesugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carlson.
Uesugi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uesugi blocks the body kick.
Carlson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Carlson blocks the leg kick.
Carlson jabs Uesugi right on the nose. Uesugi blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlson tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carlson throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off.
Carlson avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Carlson wants to clinch up but Uesugi keeps it at a distance.
Uesugi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carlson as he avoids it easily.
Carlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carlson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uesugi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carlson trying to control the position here.
Uesugi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlson looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlson, not yet.
Uesugi is in close to Carlson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carlson pulls Uesugi in close to prevent any damage.
Uesugi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uesugi postures up in Carlson's guard and throws a big left but Carlson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uesugi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carlson wants to sweep here but Uesugi controlling him for the moment.
Uesugi throwing strikes but missing.
Uesugi 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.
Carlson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uesugi throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uesugi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uesugi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uesugi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shizuka Uesugi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carlson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uesugi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Carlson saw that one coming.
Carlson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Shizuka Uesugi has been cut.
Carlson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range and Carlson settles back down.
Carlson scores with a head kick.
Carlson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uesugi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carlson swivels and escapes.
Uesugi ducks right into an uppercut from Carlson.
Uesugi swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Carlson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carlson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carlson can pounce on him.
Uesugi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Uesugi shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlson tries to sprawl out of it but Uesugi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carlson.
Carlson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carlson throws a head kick but Uesugi moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Carlson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uesugi moves out of range as Carlson throws a body kick.
Uesugi closes the distance and clinches up with Carlson, looking for a takedown. Uesugi pushes Carlson against the cage but Carlson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shizuka Uesugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uesugi throws a low kick, looking for Carlson's leg but Carlson calmly moves out of range.
Lynard Carlson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with a left hand
and Carlson counters with a head kick. That will keep Uesugi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Uesugi blocks the body kick.
Carlson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Uesugi does no damage.
Uesugi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlson's waist but Carlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uesugi off to one side.
Uesugi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlson avoids it really well and circles away.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carlson.
Carlson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Carlson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick.
Uesugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Carlson. No joy for Uesugi on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlson throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Carlson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlson connects with a jab.
Carlson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Uesugi gets tackled into the cage by Carlson. Carlson maintains the clinch.
Carlson misses with an elbow over the top.
Uesugi blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlson.
Carlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carlson misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carlson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carlson manages to break the clinch.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynard Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uesugi's head.
Uesugi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uesugi wants to control but Carlson is keeping him busy.
Carlson wants to control but Uesugi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carlson wants to improve his position but Uesugi is controlling well.
Uesugi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynard Carlson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shizuka Uesugi's cut.
That's time! Uesugi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carlson lands with a nice body kick.
Uesugi keeps the fight on the outside.
Uesugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carlson pushes Uesugi away with a front kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlson as he connects with a hook.
Carlson misses with a wild combination.
Carlson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carlson misses with a kick to the body.
Uesugi thows a body shot but no joy.
Carlson tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Carlson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uesugi takes a step back to recover.
Uesugi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Carlson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uesugi slips a jab from Carlson.
Carlson moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Jab, jab by Carlson - just one landing.
Uesugi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carlson swivels and escapes.
Carlson throws a push kick but Uesugi slaps the foot to one side.
Uesugi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carlson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carlson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uesugi.
Carlson clobbers Uesugi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carlson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carlson is looking to score with low kicks.
Uesugi throws a leg kick but Carlson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uesugi wants to land a leg kick but Carlson is out of range.
Carlson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Uesugi keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Carlson looks for the body kick but Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi cracks the inside of Carlson's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carlson circles away.
That kick from Carlson tenderised Uesugi's leg. Uesugi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uesugi 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlson was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlson.
Carlson lands with a nice combination. Uesugi backs away looking to recover.
Carlson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carlson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlson tries to clinch there but Uesugi circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlson.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Carlson moved out of range nicely.
Carlson tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlson is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uesugi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carlson moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.
Uesugi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carlson manages to break the clinch.
Carlson pushes Uesugi away with a front kick.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Carlson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlson's waist but Carlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uesugi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shizuka Uesugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uesugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlson tries to avoid it but Uesugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlson to the ground. Carlson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uesugi looks for a takedown but Carlson sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlson misses the target.
A nice combination there by Carlson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynard Carlson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carlson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynard Carlson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lynard Carlson thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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RATING
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