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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamias Poochyena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirahama comes to the cage accompanied by Fade To Black. Poochyena has chosen This Life - Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamias Poochyena!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poochyena tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shirahama is able to avoid easily.
Shirahama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poochyena circles away.
Poochyena does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poochyena as he jumps to the side.
Poochyena is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shirahama with a body shot.
Shirahama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shirahama throws a lazy right hand but Poochyena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poochyena appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poochyena throws a head kick that half lands.
Shirahama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Poochyena connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poochyena tests Shirahama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poochyena lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama shoots in looking for a takedown but Poochyena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shirahama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Shirahama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shirahama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tamias Poochyena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shirahama crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Poochyena - the referee stops the clock and Shirahama gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Poochyena. Shirahama manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the liver by Poochyena. Beautiful body shot.
Poochyena lands a jab to the nose.
Poochyena is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A shot to the liver by Poochyena. Beautiful body shot.
Poochyena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Poochyena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama avoids the body shot from Poochyena.
Shirahama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shirahama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirahama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shirahama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Poochyena pushes Shirahama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shirahama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shirahama lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena pushes Shirahama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shirahama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shirahama creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Poochyena sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shirahama misses with the ground and pound.
Shirahama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poochyena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Poochyena is not content to let Shirahama control the position.
Shirahama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Poochyena some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shirahama wants to control but Poochyena is keeping him busy.
Poochyena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shirahama fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Poochyena manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shirahama's best efforts.
Shirahama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Poochyena!
Shirahama lands a big shot there that rocks Poochyena but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shirahama throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Poochyena because Shirahama loaded up on that one.
Shirahama thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tamias Poochyena will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poochyena has his feet on Shirahama's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poochyena but Poochyena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Poochyena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shirahama.
Shirahama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Poochyena to the ground. Shirahama is now in Poochyena's guard.
Shirahama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shirahama stops Poochyena from standing up.
Poochyena is pulling down on Shirahama's head. It's preventing any offense from Shirahama, at least for the moment.
Poochyena wants to stand but Shirahama is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poochyena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shirahama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shirahama stops Poochyena from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shirahama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poochyena has his feet on Shirahama's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shirahama thumps Poochyena with a low kick.
Shirahama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Poochyena.
Poochyena attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shirahama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poochyena sprawls and moves away.
Poochyena throws a head kick but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poochyena was well out of range. Poor timing from Shirahama.
Poochyena swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
Poochyena throws a nice head kick!
Poochyena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shirahama.
Poochyena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shirahama checks a leg kick.
Poochyena gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shirahama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poochyena.
Poochyena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poochyena misses with a low kick as Shirahama jumps back.
Poochyena misses with a low kick as Shirahama jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Poochyena to counter with a crisp jab.
Shirahama throws a looping overhand right but Poochyena ducks down to avoid it.
Shirahama with a poor takedown
and Poochyena counters with a head kick. That will keep Shirahama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shirahama throws a hook to the side of Poochyena's head but Poochyena sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poochyena has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shirahama looks to score with a jab to the body but Poochyena is just out of range.
Shirahama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poochyena tries a head kick but it misses.
Poochyena is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shirahama rather than just go for the knockout.
Poochyena misses with a low kick.
Shirahama attempts a counter takedown but Poochyena avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poochyena wants to slow Shirahama down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamias Poochyena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shirahama throws a hook but Poochyena blocks it.
Shirahama has his takedown stuffed
and Poochyena counters with a thumping low kick.
Poochyena lands with a good body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poochyena!
Poochyena throws a head kick but Shirahama moves out of range.
Poochyena digs a good body shot into Shirahama's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poochyena dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shirahama. That did some damage!
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poochyena but Poochyena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poochyena throws a head kick but Shirahama moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Poochyena.
Shirahama feinted with a counter takedown.
Poochyena misses with a left hand
and Shirahama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Poochyena.
Poochyena comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poochyena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Poochyena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poochyena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poochyena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poochyena just misses with a punch to the body.
Shirahama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tamias Poochyena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poochyena tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shirahama connects with a single shot there.
Poochyena throws a right hand that Shirahama ducks under and follows up with a left that Shirahama also avoids with ease.
Poochyena takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poochyena swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shirahama.
Poochyena attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena punishes Shirahama's body with a nice straight punch.
Poochyena misses with a wild body shot.
Shirahama feinted with a counter takedown.
Shirahama looks to throw the jab but Poochyena is out of range.
Poochyena let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shirahama connects with a single shot there.
Poochyena lands a high kick!
Poochyena lands a lovely overhand right.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poochyena looks to throw the jab but Shirahama is out of range.
Poochyena misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shirahama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poochyena pushes Shirahama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shirahama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shirahama scoring with punches from side control.
Shirahama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poochyena, who protects the arm well.
Shirahama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Poochyena tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamias Poochyena really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Poochyena scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shirahama doesn't seem bothered though.
Poochyena tries a head kick but it misses.
Tamias Poochyena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poochyena throws a head kick that half lands.
Poochyena ducks under a wild hook from Shirahama.
Donk. Shirahama catches Poochyena right on the button with a cross.
Shirahama's corner calls for a 1-2. Shirahama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poochyena throws a big shot that misses.
Shirahama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shirahama misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poochyena. Shirahama does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama lands with a hook. Poochyena tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poochyena. Shirahama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poochyena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shirahama gets a takedown into half guard.
Poochyena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poochyena makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poochyena.
Shirahama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shirahama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poochyena wants to get back to his feet but Shirahama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shirahama throws a strike but Poochyena rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shirahama has a closed guard, preventing Poochyena from standing up.
Shirahama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poochyena slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shirahama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is working hard here to advance position.
Poochyena controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shirahama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shirahama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Poochyena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shirahama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poochyena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shirahama checks a leg kick.
Poochyena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shirahama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shirahama lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shirahama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poochyena was well out of range. Poor timing from Shirahama.
Shirahama fails with the takedown.
Shirahama moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPoochyena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamias Poochyena dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Poochyena throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Poochyena tries a head kick but it misses.
Poochyena will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shirahama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poochyena.
Shirahama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poochyena moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shirahama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Poochyena misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poochyena lands a head kick. Shirahama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shirahama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Poochyena eats them both and turns towards Shirahama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama misses with a two punch combination.
Poochyena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poochyena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Poochyena as Shirahama shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Poochyena misses.
A big right from Poochyena misses.
Shirahama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poochyena lands a head kick!
Shirahama with a jab.
Kenichi Shirahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena blocks a jab.
Poochyena feints a counter leg kick.
Poochyena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shirahama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poochyena's half guard.
Poochyena is trying to stand.
Shirahama is trying to control the action in half guard but Poochyena is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shirahama is looking for a kimura but Poochyena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shirahama to get the leverage.
Shirahama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poochyena tries to kick Shirahama off but Shirahama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poochyena kicks Shirahama off and gets back to his feet.
Poochyena connects with an inside leg kick.
Poochyena throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poochyena tries a head kick but it misses.
Poochyena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poochyena throws a low kick but Shirahama avoids it.
Poochyena moves out of range of the strikes.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poochyena as he jumps to the side.
Tamias Poochyena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Shirahama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama fails with the takedown
and Poochyena counters with a series of strikes. Shirahama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Poochyena digs a good hook to Shirahama's body.
Shirahama blocks a jab.
Poochyena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shirahama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poochyena sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poochyena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shirahama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shirahama scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamias Poochyena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poochyena winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamias Poochyena!
Tamias Poochyena is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tamias Poochyena decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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