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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Vladislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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35
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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24
155 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bojan Vladislav!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama misses with an uppercut
and Vladislav counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Shirahama - just one landing.
Shirahama misses with a lunging right hand
and Vladislav counters with a stiff right hand.
Shirahama fails to land the takedown.
Vladislav unleashes a big counter combination but Shirahama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shirahama misses with a right hand
letting Vladislav counter with a right hand.
Vladislav moves out of range as Shirahama strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vladislav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shirahama scores with a jab. Vladislav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vladislav!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladislav is looking to reverse the position.
Shirahama lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vladislav, who protects the arm well.
Vladislav is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Vladislav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shirahama lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vladislav takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shirahama looks up at the clock and then as Vladislav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shirahama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shirahama lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Vladislav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shirahama cracks Vladislav with a big right hand but Vladislav just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vladislav is trying to get back to half guard.
Vladislav wants to control but Shirahama postures up.
Vladislav manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shirahama controlling the position for now.
Vladislav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shirahama.
Shirahama keeping full guard, as Vladislav tries to pass.
Vladislav forces his way into half guard.
Vladislav trying to pass the guard but Shirahama defending well.
Vladislav is trying to work for a kimura but Shirahama is defending well.
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.
Vladislav trying to mount his opponent but Shirahama defends it.
Shirahama keeping hold of Vladislav's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shirahama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shirahama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vladislav drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shirahama dives on top into guard.
Shirahama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vladislav wants to stand and escape but Shirahama is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shirahama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shirahama connects with a nice short shot to Vladislav's temple.
Shirahama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shirahama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vladislav is trying to get back to full guard.
Shirahama working over Vladislav with some ground and pound. Vladislav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama 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.
Vladislav has hold of Shirahama's hands but Shirahama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vladislav wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shirahama lands a nice short elbow.
Shirahama trying to control from half guard but Vladislav is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Shirahama.
Shirahama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vladislav looking for submissions off his back.
Vladislav makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vladislav.
Shirahama trying to control but Vladislav is working from the bottom.
Vladislav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shirahama preventing the sweep.
Shirahama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vladislav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shirahama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama stands and throws Vladislav's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shirahama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vladislav keeps working.
Shirahama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladislav can do to turn this around?
Shirahama working the ground and pound from side control.
Kenichi Shirahama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vladislav on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vladislav controls the position for a moment.
Shirahama cracks Vladislav with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shirahama has knee on belly momentarily but Vladislav bucks him off and regains half guard.
Vladislav wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama working the head and body with strikes.
Vladislav holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vladislav is staying active underneath Shirahama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shirahama working the head and body with strikes.
Vladislav is rocked!
Vladislav wants to control but Shirahama is keeping busy.
Shirahama lands strikes from half guard.
Vladislav is still in real trouble! Can Shirahama finish him?
Shirahama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vladislav doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shirahama.
Vladislav has hold of Shirahama's hands but Shirahama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shirahama 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.
Shirahama lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Vladislav quite badly. Vladislav pulls Shirahama in close trying to recover. Shirahama postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Vladislav on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Vladislav doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Shirahama!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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