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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuyuki Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turilli has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuyuki Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Turilli!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turilli throws a chopping leg kick but Shimizu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turilli moves away from the strike by Shimizu.
Turilli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shimizu circles away quickly and effectively.
Shimizu scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Luca Turilli has been cut.
A jab from Turilli misses.
Turilli moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Turilli.
Turilli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turilli blocks an uppercut.
Shimizu lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turilli lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turilli.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turilli as Shimizu tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Turilli.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turilli pushes Shimizu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimizu controls his hands.
Turilli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu digs a right hand into Turilli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turilli's gas tank.
Turilli presses Shimizu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turilli tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
Shimizu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turilli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimizu is defending well for now.
Turilli letting Shimizu take a breather here.
Turilli lands a nice uppercut.
Turilli tries to work over Shimizu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turilli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimizu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turilli has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
Shimizu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turilli drives through and clinches with Shimizu against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Turilli misses with a punch to the body.
Turilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Turilli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Turilli.
Turilli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turilli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimizu.
A hook to the body from Turilli.
Shimizu is breathing heavily.
Turilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Turilli.
Shimizu misses with some punches.
Turilli blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Turilli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turilli misses with a knee strike.
Turilli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shimizu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turilli tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Turilli back against the cage.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turilli lands with a right to the head.
Turilli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shimizu or not.
Come on Shimizu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turilli blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Turilli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turilli lands a nice knee to the body.
Turilli working Shimizu over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu takes a shot to the head.
Turilli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimizu is defending well for now.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Turilli controls the action.
Turilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turilli landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kazuyuki Shimizu has been cut.
Turilli can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
Turilli is working Shimizu over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Turilli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turilli can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
Turilli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shimizu.
Shimizu has a couple of punches blocked by Turilli.
Turilli lands a left hand.
Shimizu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shimizu lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Turilli.
Shimizu managing to block the knees to the body from Turilli.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turilli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turilli tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turilli trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Turilli dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shimizu thumps Turilli with a low kick.
Turilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Turilli misses.
Turilli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimizu.
Shimizu connects with a looping right hand.
Turilli thows a body shot but no joy.
Shimizu works Turilli's body with a nice hook.
Turilli scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Turilli.
Shimizu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turilli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shimizu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turilli takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turilli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shimizu throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turilli connects with a solid leg kick.
Shimizu motions for Turilli to come forward. Shimizu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turilli is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
Shimizu with a nice cross.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the head.
Shimizu's corner calls for a 1-2. Shimizu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turilli wants to clinch.
Turilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimizu.
Turilli takes one to the side of the head.
Turilli swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shimizu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Shimizu - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu misses with a low kick.
Shimizu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turilli.
Shimizu misses with a low kick.
Turilli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shimizu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shimizu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turilli loads up on a big right hand but Shimizu slips the punch.
Good shot there by Shimizu.
Shimizu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turilli counters with a straight right hand.
Shimizu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shimizu jabs at Turilli's body.
Turilli scores with a shot to the body.
Shimizu's corner calls for a 1-2. Shimizu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu connects with the punch.
Turilli tries to clinch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turilli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shimizu misses with a left hand
and Turilli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turilli misses with a hook.
Shimizu walks into a stiff left hand from Turilli.
Shimizu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Turilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimizu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shimizu just misses with a punch to the body.
Turilli slips a jab from Shimizu.
Turilli clinches up with Shimizu and pushes him back against the cage.
Turilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turilli pushes Shimizu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shimizu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turilli effectively controlling the action here.
Turilli misses with a knee strike.
Shimizu has had enough of the clinch but Turilli keeps him there for the moment.
Turilli misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Turilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turilli pushes Shimizu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimizu controls his hands.
Turilli scores with a hook to the body.
Turilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shimizu's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Turilli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Turilli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shimizu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shimizu throws a shot from downtown. Turilli moves away and avoids it.
Turilli lands a nice hook to Shimizu's body. Shimizu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimizu throws a good cross that connects.
Turilli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shimizu at a distance.
Turilli swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu connects with a single shot there.
Turilli tries to clinch up but Shimizu circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Turilli coming out on top.
Turilli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shimizu rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Turilli there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turilli tries to clinch up.
Jab from Turilli.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimizu.
Shimizu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turilli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut is getting worse.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turilli.
Shimizu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turilli.
Shimizu throws a right hand that misses
and Turilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Shimizu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shimizu clobbers Turilli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shimizu seems to have got his legs back now.
Turilli checks a leg kick.
Turilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turilli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shimizu scores with a nice strike.
Shimizu throws an overhand right that lands on Turilli's shoulder, as Turilli tries to avoid the shot.
Turilli ducks under a wild hook from Shimizu.
Kazuyuki Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimizu dodges the punch combination from Turilli.
Turilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimizu.
Turilli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shimizu under the eye.
Shimizu fakes the leg kick and cracks Turilli in the body.
Turilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turilli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Turilli.
Nice body punch from Turilli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimizu misses with a straight right.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Turilli.
Turilli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shimizu connects with a solid leg kick.
Turilli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu keeps the fight on the outside.
Turilli connects with a jab.
Shimizu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turilli avoids the body shot from Shimizu.
Turilli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shimizu misses with a hook
and Turilli counters with a thumping low kick.
Turilli blocks the body kick.
Shimizu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Turilli does no damage.
Shimizu misses with a body shot.
Turilli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.
Turilli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luca Turilli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turilli tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
Shimizu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu trying to control the position but instead, Turilli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shimizu into the cage.
Shimizu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shimizu lands with a light punch inside.
Turilli looking to throw knees to the head but Shimizu is blocking nicely.
Turilli lands a body punch.
Turilli lands a shoulder strike.
Turilli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luca Turilli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turilli working Shimizu over with knees to the body.
Turilli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turilli digs a right hand into Shimizu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shimizu's gas tank.
Turilli misses with a body punch.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Turilli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Turilli as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Turilli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turilli 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Turilli!
Luca Turilli managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's All 160, into his post fight interview.
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