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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, THE JOKER. Shirahama has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Kenichi Shirahama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Shirahama 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.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a thumping low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shirahama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirahama checks a leg kick nicely.
Grimes throws a hook but Shirahama blocks it.
Buster Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes throws a body kick that misses.
Shirahama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimes thumps Shirahama with a low kick.
Grimes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buster Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Shirahama avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shirahama checks it well.
Shirahama with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimes misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shirahama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes thuds his shin into the meat of Shirahama's side.
Grimes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shirahama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shirahama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shirahama misses with a takedown attempt
and Grimes counters with a right hand to the body.
Shirahama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the body from Grimes misses
and Shirahama counters with a nice leg kick.
Grimes tries a low kick but Shirahama avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries to land a body kick
and Shirahama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grimes's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Grimes misses
and Shirahama counters with a single leg into guard. Grimes didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet.
Grimes seems keen to control Shirahama's posture.
Shirahama throws a big elbow that misses.
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirahama trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Grimes dominated that 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.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Shirahama moved out of range.
Grimes throws a hook but Shirahama avoids it easily.
Shirahama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Shirahama as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Grimes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shirahama is able to avoid easily.
Grimes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shirahama is out of range and Grimes settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shirahama counters with a good low kick that Grimes was not able to check.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Shirahama moved out of range nicely.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shirahama slips a straight right by Grimes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Grimes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Shirahama.
Shirahama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Shirahama moves out of range as Grimes throws a body kick.
Shirahama blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Shirahama slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes motions for Shirahama to come forward. Grimes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shirahama's calf.
Grimes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Grimes misses
and Shirahama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grimes's guard now.
Grimes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shirahama stopping the sweep attempt from Grimes.
Shirahama connects with a couple of short punches.
Shirahama looking to pass the guard.
Shirahama throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grimes is trying to control the position but Shirahama postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimes is keeping the position for now.
Shirahama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimes has escaped and now he's on top!
Shirahama has an active guard here but Grimes has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes prevents Shirahama from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buster Grimes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shirahama blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Grimes looks to throw a body kick
and Shirahama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shirahama is working Grimes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shirahama throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Grimes trying to control the position.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shirahama.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shirahama on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grimes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Shirahama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirahama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shirahama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grimes has momentary wrist control but Shirahama slips an elbow through the middle.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Shirahama tries to pass.
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.
Shirahama postures up in Grimes's guard and throws a big left but Grimes blocks it.
Shirahama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shirahama wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Shirahama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shirahama manages to get himself to full guard.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from Shirahama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shirahama wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirahama is looking to sweep but instead, Grimes has passed into half guard.
Shirahama tries to roll over but Grimes keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grimes throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a takedown into side control.
Shirahama wants to take a breather but Grimes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shirahama.
Shirahama wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
Shirahama postures up in Grimes's guard and throws a big left but Grimes blocks it.
Shirahama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shirahama trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shirahama tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Shirahama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shirahama throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Grimes trying to keep a closed guard but Shirahama is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shirahama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grimes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimes thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes gets caught flat footed, as Shirahama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shirahama is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
My spies in Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform me that Shirahama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shirahama landing with the ground and pound.
Shirahama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimes is keeping the position for now.
Shirahama trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes working a defensive guard here.
Shirahama throws a big right hand that misses.
Shirahama stopping the sweep attempt from Grimes.
Shirahama looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shirahama checks a leg kick.
Grimes lands a high kick!
Shirahama ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Shirahama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimes but Grimes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grimes connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes misses with the body kick
so Shirahama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shirahama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shirahama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shirahama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grimes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shirahama off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is in bad spot here.
Shirahama looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shirahama is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes keeps control of the position as Shirahama tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Grimes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Grimes keeps control of the position as Shirahama tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Shirahama's body.
Shirahama tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shirahama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenichi Shirahama.
I think Shirahama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenichi Shirahama!
Kenichi Shirahama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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