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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harald Udd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genichiro Shimada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harald Udd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harald Udd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Genichiro Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimada is just out of range.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Udd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Udd is looking to counter punch.
Udd scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada misses with a body shot
and Udd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Udd throws an off balance right hand
and Shimada counters with a straight right hand.
Shimada misses with a hook
and Udd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Genichiro Shimada has been cut.
Shimada slips a jab from Udd.
Udd jabs at Shimada's body.
Udd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harald Udd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shimada.
Udd prevents a body shot from Shimada.
Udd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shimada gets through Udd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Shimada.
Shimada lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Udd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimada lands a shoulder strike.
Udd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shimada backwards.
Shimada lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Udd or not.
Shimada has a couple of punches blocked by Udd.
A right hook to the body lands for Shimada.
Udd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Udd misses the jab.
Udd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch but Udd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Udd misses with a body shot.
Shimada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Udd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Shimada.
Udd stalks Shimada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shimada's face. Shimada staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udd throws an overhand right that lands on Shimada's shoulder, as Shimada tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udd misses with a hook.
Udd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Udd throws a shot from downtown. Shimada moves away and avoids it.
Shimada walks into a straight right hand from Udd.
Shimada misses with an uppercut.
Shimada loads up on a big right hand but Udd slips the punch.
Udd throws a hook to the side of Shimada's head but Shimada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shimada tries to clinch but Udd is having none of it.
Udd throws an off balance right hand
and Udd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Harald Udd has been cut.
The fighters circling - Udd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shimada wants to counter the offense by Udd and move into the clinch position.
Udd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Udd throws a lazy right hand but Shimada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Udd.
Udd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Udd missing with a left hand there. Shimada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada wants to counter the offense by Udd and move into the clinch position.
Udd slips under a jab.
Shimada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Udd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimada.
Udd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimada.
Udd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shimada misses the jab.
A combination from Udd does no damage.
Udd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Udd connects with a jab.
Shimada tries to clinch but Udd moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udd throws a series of punches but Shimada moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Udd finds it's way round the side to connect with Shimada's head.
Shimada instigates a clinch.
Shimada scores with a shoulder strike.
Udd blocks an uppercut.
Shimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Udd backwards.
Udd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Udd throws a head punch that misses.
Udd lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Udd fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shimada.
Shimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shimada blocking some punches.
Udd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shimada.
Shimada digs a right hand into Udd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Udd's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Udd dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shimada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Udd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Udd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shimada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Udd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shimada throws an off balance right hand
and Udd counters with a nice uppercut.
Udd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shimada tries to clinch up
letting Udd counter with a right hand.
Shimada fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada clinches up against the cage.
Shimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Udd.
Shimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udd working aggressively here.
Udd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Udd as Shimada tries to tie him up.
Udd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udd letting Shimada take a breather here.
Genichiro Shimada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Udd fails to land.
Good body shot from Udd.
Udd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shimada has a couple of punches blocked by Udd.
Shimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Udd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Udd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shimada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Udd's efforts to push away.
Shimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udd misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shimada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Udd can't break the clinch.
Shimada lands a right hand.
Udd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udd lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimada can't find room to land a body shot as Udd controls the action.
Shimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Udd backwards.
The referee calls for Shimada to work.
Shimada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shimada lands a nice uppercut.
Udd pushes Shimada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Udd lands a body punch.
Udd breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Udd there.
Shimada ducks under a wild hook from Udd.
Udd takes a swing at Shimada's ribcage but misses.
Shimada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Udd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shimada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Udd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimada takes the fight into the clinch.
Udd misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Udd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Shimada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Udd misses with some punches.
Udd misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udd wants to get back to striking at distance but Shimada won't allow it.
Udd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Udd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shimada has a couple of punches blocked by Udd.
Shimada pushes Udd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Udd's elbow.
Shimada tries to throw a body punch but Udd avoids it by throwing Shimada back against the cage.
Shimada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Udds head.
Shimada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shimada scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Shimada.
Udd tries a body shot but Shimada blocks it.
Udd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Udd wants to stall.
Shimada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Udd wants to break free but Shimada has control.
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 Harald Udd will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shimada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Udd.
Harald Udd is winning the standup battle so far.
Udd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Udd connects with a crisp jab.
Udd throws a poor cross that misses
and Shimada counters with a straight right hand.
Shimada moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Udd fails to land.
Shimada dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shimada can't find room to land a body shot as Udd controls the action.
Shimada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Udd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Udd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shimada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Udd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udd throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udd.
Shimada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Udd.
Shimada tries to clinch but Udd is having none of it.
Udd tests Shimada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shimada lands a glancing blow to the side of Udd's head.
Shimada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Udd tries to work over Shimada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shimada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Udd is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Udd as Shimada tries to tie him up.
Udd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shimada or not.
Genichiro Shimada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udd throws a head punch that misses.
Shimada tries a body shot but Udd blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Udd.
Udd tries to break free but Shimada pushes him back against the cage.
Shimada keeps control of Udd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Udd just leaning against Shimada, taking a breather.
Shimada misses with the head strike.
Udd throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimada.
Udd misses with the head strike.
Shimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shimada scores with a shot to the side of Udd's head.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Udd.
Udd misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udd working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Udd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Shimada.
Harald Udd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada misses with a body punch.
Udd blocks an uppercut.
Shimada misses with the head strike.
Udd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimada backwards.
Shimada can't find room to land a body shot as Udd controls the action.
Udd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udd manages to avoid it.
Udd scores with a hook to the body. Shimada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shimada misses with a lunging right hand
and Udd counters with a nice uppercut.
Shimada throws a shot from downtown. Udd moves away and avoids it.
Shimada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada slips a jab from Udd.
Shimada wants to counter with a clinch but Udd pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udd throws a right hand that misses
and Shimada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Udd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Udd lands a jab.
Shimada has closed the distance and engaged Udd in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimada has a couple of punches blocked by Udd.
A head punch on the inside from Shimada fails to land.
Udd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shimada has a couple of punches blocked by Udd.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Udd.
Udd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Udd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Udd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genichiro Shimada.
I think Udd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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