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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Shimizu (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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196 lbs
32 - 14 - 1 |
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193 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuyuki Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
Shimizu lands a jab to Spade's midsection.
Spade closes the distance and clinches.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade working aggressively here.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Spade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spade misses with a body punch.
Spade throws a head punch that misses.
Shimizu trying to control the position but instead, Spade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shimizu into the cage.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shimizu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade throws a head punch that misses.
Spade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spade lands with a left to the head.
Spade working aggressively here.
Spade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shimizu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spade tries to work over Shimizu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spade has Shimizu pushed against the cage.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
Shimizu lands a shot to the body.
Spade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shimizu leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shimizu.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
Shimizu blocks a body shot from Spade.
Spade misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spade throws a head punch that misses.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Spade controls his hands.
Spade lands with a left to the head.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimizu blocks an uppercut.
Spade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimizu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Spade avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Shimizu tries to work over Spade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimizu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimizu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimizu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shimizu.
Shimizu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu tries to work over Spade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu blocks an uppercut.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Spade avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Shimizu blocking some punches.
Shimizu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimizu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kazuyuki Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Shimizu misses its intended target.
Spade throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a hook but Spade avoids it easily.
Spade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spade closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spade lands in his opponent's guard.
Shimizu keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
Spade throws an elbow that misses. Shimizu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spade's guard. Nice move by Shimizu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimizu is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade is looking for a triangle but Shimizu pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spade slips under a jab from Shimizu.
Spade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spade.
Spade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimizu misses with a looping left.
Spade tries to clinch there but Shimizu circles away.
Spade scores with a head kick. Shimizu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Kazuyuki Shimizu has been cut.
Shimizu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spade tries to land a body kick
and Shimizu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Shimizu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt.
Spade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimizu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shimizu is just riding it out for now. Spade eventually gives up the hold.
Spade is looking for a kimura here.
Shimizu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimizu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimizu trying to control the position.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimizu is retaining full guard.
Spade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shimizu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade postures up in Shimizu's guard and throws a big left but Shimizu blocks it.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
Spade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shimizu's guard.
Spade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shimizu is just riding it out for now. Spade eventually gives up the hold.
Spade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shimizu sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shimizu to regain full guard.
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spade trying to control but Shimizu is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimizu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spade throws a hook but Shimizu blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shimizu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shimizu checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Spade.
Shimizu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shimizu misses the shot to the body.
Shimizu throws a push kick but Spade slaps the foot to one side.
Shimizu lands a jab to Spade's midsection.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spade manages to avoid it.
Spade closes the distance and clinches.
Spade digs a right hand underneath Shimizu's ribcage. Shimizu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow.
Spade tries to stall but Shimizu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Shimizu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu wants to stall.
Spade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Spade avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Spade pushes Shimizu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shimizu throws a punch but it's blocked by Spade.
Shimizu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spade scores with a shot to the side of Shimizu's head.
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade is leaning against Shimizu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott Spade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spade has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shimizu tries to break the clinch but Spade is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spade.
Shimizu prevents a body shot from Spade.
Kazuyuki Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu can't break the clinch.
Spade has Shimizu pressed against the cage, preventing Shimizu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shimizu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Spade avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Spade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shimizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow.
Spade misses with some punches.
Shimizu throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Spade looking to stall.
Spade tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Spade back against the cage.
Shimizu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shimizu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Shimizu.
Shimizu working hard to break the clinch.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Shimizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spade lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spade.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Shimizu.
Shimizu tries a body shot but Spade blocks it.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Spade controls his hands.
Shimizu is trying to stall.
Spade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shimizu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimizu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade works on Shimizu's body with a couple of short punches.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Spade controls his hands.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuyuki Shimizu.
I think Spade 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
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