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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wadatsumi Shirahoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Carter Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wadatsumi Shirahoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Carter Washington!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Carter Washington.
Carter Washington looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Carter Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shirahoshi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter Washington checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shirahoshi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carter Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carter Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shirahoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shirahoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shirahoshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shirahoshi pushes Carter Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Shirahoshi manages to break the clinch.
Shirahoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Shirahoshi looks for the body kick but Carter Washington saw that one coming.
Shirahoshi misses with a leg kick.
Carter Washington gets tackled into the cage by Shirahoshi. Shirahoshi maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahoshi breaks the clinch.
Shirahoshi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shirahoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Shirahoshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ground and pound from Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carter Washington wants to improve his position but Shirahoshi is controlling well.
Carter Washington has hold of Shirahoshi's hands but Shirahoshi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirahoshi working over Carter Washington with some ground and pound. Carter Washington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shirahoshi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahoshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shirahoshi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Carter Washington taking some punishment here, with Shirahoshi in his half guard.
Shirahoshi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shirahoshi is nestled in close to Carter Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahoshi wants to stand but Carter Washington has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shirahoshi 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.
Shirahoshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carter Washington gets full 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.
Shirahoshi wants to stand but Carter Washington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shirahoshi is working Carter Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shirahoshi gets to his feet - Carter Washington follows without any prompting.
Carter Washington gets caught napping as Shirahoshi dives in and scores a takedown. Carter Washington manages to retain guard.
Shirahoshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shirahoshi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shirahoshi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shirahoshi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shirahoshi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter Washington's guard.
Carter Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shirahoshi is working away from the top position though.
Shirahoshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter Washington is just riding it out for now. Shirahoshi eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Carter Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carter Washington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shirahoshi is looking to stand up but Carter Washington won't let him.
Shirahoshi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shirahoshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carter Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wadatsumi Shirahoshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shirahoshi throws a push kick but Carter Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Shirahoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi throws a head kick but Carter Washington moves out of range.
Carter Washington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shirahoshi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shirahoshi lands in his opponent's guard.
Shirahoshi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shirahoshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shirahoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shirahoshi wants to stand but Carter Washington is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shirahoshi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shirahoshi moves into range and clinches up with Carter Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shirahoshi taking a breather.
Shirahoshi lands a body shot.
Shirahoshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter Washington.
Shirahoshi has clasped his hands together around Carter Washington's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shirahoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter Washington can do to turn this around?
Carter Washington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shirahoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carter Washington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shirahoshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shirahoshi just content to control the position.
Carter Washington on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahoshi landing strikes.
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!
Carter Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carter Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Shirahoshi taking a breather here.
Shirahoshi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carter Washington to see if he's OK.
Shirahoshi wants to stand but Carter Washington is controlling his arm.
Wadatsumi Shirahoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shirahoshi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shirahoshi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Carter Washington is looking for a sweep.
Shirahoshi wants to stand but Carter Washington has his arm trapped.
Carter Washington is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shirahoshi connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shirahoshi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Carter Washington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shirahoshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shirahoshi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Carter Washington tries to improve position but can't.
Carter Washington is trying to control Shirahoshi's posture but Shirahoshi avoids it.
Carter Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shirahoshi tries to stand but Carter Washington is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter Washington tries to buck Shirahoshi off but Shirahoshi is having none of it.
Shirahoshi wants to stand but Carter Washington has his arm trapped.
Carter Washington sneaks back into half guard.
Shirahoshi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Carter Washington controls his leg.
Carter Washington wants to control but Shirahoshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shirahoshi slips a nice elbow through Carter Washington's hands, connecting with Carter Washington's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter Washington trying to control but Shirahoshi postures up.
Shirahoshi tries to stand and escape but Carter Washington is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shirahoshi working over Carter Washington with some ground and pound. Carter Washington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carter Washington looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wadatsumi Shirahoshi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shirahoshi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shirahoshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shirahoshi controlling the pace.
Shirahoshi wants to stand up but Carter Washington has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Shirahoshi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shirahoshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shirahoshi lands a nice short elbow.
Shirahoshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter Washington on the ground.
Carter Washington is defending against the submission attempts here by Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carter Washington is pressing down on Shirahoshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shirahoshi postures up and lands a big shot to Carter Washington's brow.
Carter Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter Washington has momentary wrist control but Shirahoshi slips an elbow through the middle.
Carter Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shirahoshi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter Washington's head.
Shirahoshi with a nice head shot there.
Shirahoshi cracks Carter Washington with a solid left hand.
Carter Washington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shirahoshi controls the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirahoshi won't allow Carter Washington to sweep him here.
Shirahoshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Shirahoshi chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shirahoshi is working Carter Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shirahoshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carter Washington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shirahoshi has managed to get both his arms back between Carter Washington's legs - danger averted.
Shirahoshi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shirahoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carter Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shirahoshi postures up and lands a big shot to Carter Washington's brow.
Shirahoshi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter Washington's guard.
Carter Washington taking some punishment here, with Shirahoshi in his half guard.
Shirahoshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter Washington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shirahoshi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shirahoshi wants to stand up but Carter Washington has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Shirahoshi lands with a punch from half guard.
Carter Washington tries to roll over but Shirahoshi keeps him under control.
Shirahoshi slips a nice elbow through Carter Washington's hands, connecting with Carter Washington's forehead.
Shirahoshi drops an elbow to the side of Carter Washington's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shirahoshi working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shirahoshi lands a nice short elbow.
Carter Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirahoshi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Carter Washington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jimmy Carter Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Shirahoshi is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wadatsumi Shirahoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shirahoshi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wadatsumi Shirahoshi!
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