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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tower DeCum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Shojo (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tower DeCum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Shojo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCum moves into the clinch.
DeCum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Yuki Shojo has been cut.
DeCum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeCum tries to pull guard but Shojo won't allow it.
DeCum trying to control the position but instead, Shojo has worked for underhooks and has pushed DeCum into the cage.
Shojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shojo, as that shot connected.
DeCum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shojo is fending him off so far but DeCum persists. Nope, Shojo circles away and we're back to standing.
Shojo misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Shojo misses.
Shojo 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.
DeCum takes the fight into the clinch.
DeCum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shojo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shojo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeCum on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shojo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shojo lands with a nice body kick.
DeCum takes one to the side of the head.
DeCum darts in trying to clinch
and Shojo counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shojo throws a series of punches but DeCum avoids them all with ease.
DeCum darts in trying to clinch
and Shojo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeCum misses with a two punch combination.
Shojo throws a series of strikes that have DeCum backpedaling.
Shojo scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shojo.
Shojo throws a right and a left that DeCum avoids nicely.
DeCum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeCum walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeCum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tower DeCum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shojo throws a head kick that half lands.
Shojo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeCum if he has to take too many more of those.
DeCum swings for the body but Shojo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shojo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shojo throws a one two combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shojo. That's going to slow DeCum down.
Shojo 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.
DeCum wants to clinch but Shojo slips to the side
and Shojo counters with a thumping low kick.
DeCum closes the distance but Shojo moves to the side
and Shojo counters with a one-two to the body.
Shojo scores with a jab.
DeCum misses with a wild body shot.
Shojo lands with a nice combination. DeCum backs away looking to recover.
Yuki Shojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeCum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeCum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shojo defends it nicely.
Shojo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shojo.
Shojo fakes the leg kick and cracks DeCum in the body.
DeCum forces Shojo back against the cage and clinches.
DeCum can't find room to land a body shot as Shojo controls the action.
Shojo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shojo breaks from the clinch.
DeCum drops his hands momentarily and Shojo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shojo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DeCum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
DeCum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shojo swivels and escapes.
DeCum darts in looking for a takedown but Shojo gets double underhooks and turns DeCum into the cage.
DeCum shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shojo is trying to defend but DeCum finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shojo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeCum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeCum is breathing heavily.
Shojo wants to get back to his feet.
DeCum is controlling the pace.
Shojo is trying to stand up here but DeCum is controlling him well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeCum misses the shot to the body.
Shojo lands a head kick. DeCum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shojo - that will leave a mark!
Shojo lands a head kick. DeCum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shojo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DeCum closes the distance but Shojo moves to the side
and Shojo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shojo lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeCum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeCum tries to clinch up.
Shojo with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuki Shojo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeCum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeCum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shojo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shojo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shojo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Shojo both land. Nice combination.
Shojo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeCum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shojo keeps the fight on the outside.
Shojo thows a body kick. DeCum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shojo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shojo swinging wildly here.
DeCum looks to clinch
and Shojo counters with a nice uppercut.
DeCum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeCum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shojo lands a really nice looking cross but DeCum seems unphased.
DeCum tries to clinch up but Shojo circles away and keeps his distance.
DeCum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shojo as he jumps to the side.
DeCum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shojo counters with a left and a right that stings DeCum.
DeCum misses with a takedown attempt
and Shojo counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tower DeCum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCum wants to clinch
letting Shojo counter with a right hand.
Yuki Shojo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Shojo.
DeCum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shojo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shojo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeCum is looking to wear down Shojo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeCum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shojo scores with a three punch combo!
DeCum is rocked!
DeCum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
DeCum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh DeCum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shojo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeCum has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shojo circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeCum seems to have got his legs back now.
DeCum throws a body punch but Shojo moves out of range.
That kick from Shojo tenderised DeCum's leg. DeCum is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeCum doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shojo to counter with a crisp jab.
Yuki Shojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shojo tries to bum rush DeCum with a series of wild strikes but DeCum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shojo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeCum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Shojo lands but DeCum takes it in his stride.
Shojo tries a head kick but it misses.
DeCum wants to clinch up but Shojo keeps it at a distance.
Shojo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeCum.
Shojo scores with a hook.
Shojo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shojo throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeCum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeCum tries for a takedown but Shojo circles away easily
and Shojo counters with a nice uppercut.
Shojo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeCum looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shojo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeCum's head.
DeCum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shojo keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shojo.
Danga de danga de dang - Shojo scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shojo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeCum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shojo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shojo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shojo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shojo avoids the body shot from DeCum.
Shojo connects with a leg kick. DeCum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeCum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shojo did well to prevent DeCum getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shojo can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeCum stops Shojo from getting back to his feet.
DeCum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shojo wants to get back to his feet.
Shojo blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeCum.
DeCum trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shojo is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shojo clobbers DeCum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shojo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeCum.
A jab lands there for Shojo.
DeCum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shojo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tower DeCum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shojo misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeCum tries to clinch but Shojo moves away
and Shojo counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from DeCum misses
and Shojo counters with a stiff right hand.
DeCum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeCum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeCum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Shojo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuki Shojo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeCum misses the shot to the body.
DeCum tries for a takedown but Shojo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shojo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shojo tests DeCum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeCum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shojo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shojo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shojo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeCum tries to clinch but Shojo moves away
and Shojo counters with a nice uppercut.
DeCum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeCum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Shojo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo tries to bum rush DeCum with a series of wild strikes but DeCum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeCum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeCum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tower DeCum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Shojo coming out on top.
DeCum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shojo is fending him off so far but DeCum persists. Nope, Shojo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCum closes the distance and clinches up with Shojo, looking for a takedown. DeCum pushes Shojo against the cage but Shojo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeCum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DeCum takes one on the button.
Shojo staying out of range there.
Shojo is working the combinations to good effect here.
DeCum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shojo.
Shojo lands a nice shot that snaps DeCum's head back.
Shojo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shojo wants it to stay on the feet.
Shojo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shojo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeCum backs up against the cage.
DeCum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danga de danga de dang - Shojo scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shojo throws a good cross that connects.
DeCum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shojo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeCum circles away quickly and effectively.
Shojo lands the left hand.
Shojo stuffs the takedown attempt from DeCum. DeCum gets slowly back to his feet.
Shojo throws a series of strikes that have DeCum backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shojo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeCum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shojo moves away.
Shojo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shojo.
Shojo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Shojo.
Shojo throws a series of strikes that have DeCum backpedaling.
Shojo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeCum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shojo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like DeCum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shojo.
Shojo lands with a nice body kick.
Yuki Shojo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeCum moves in looking to clinch but Shojo pushes him off.
Shojo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeCum fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shojo! But no joy.
Shojo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeCum.
Shojo cracks DeCum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeCum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeCum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shojo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DeCum back to the cage. Shojo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeCum throws a body shot but no joy.
Shojo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Shojo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeCum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shojo tries to avoid it but DeCum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shojo to the ground. Shojo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shojo feints a jab promting DeCum to slip. Shojo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DeCum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shojo slaps away a takedown attempt from DeCum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Shojo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeCum crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shojo - the referee stops the clock and DeCum gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shojo. DeCum manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DeCum throws a big shot that misses.
Shojo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeCum's calf.
Shojo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Shojo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shojo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shojo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DeCum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shojo keeps the fight on the outside.
DeCum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeCum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shojo lands a leg kick that knocks DeCum off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Shojo.
Shojo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shojo duly obliges.
DeCum closes the distance but Shojo moves to the side
letting Shojo counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeCum moves in looking to clinch but Shojo pushes him off.
DeCum is looking to clinch but Shojo is avoiding it.
Shojo lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeCum's sensitive parts.
Tower DeCum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeCum tries to clinch but Shojo moves away
enabling Shojo to counter with a crisp jab.
Shojo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeCum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Shojo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shojo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shojo!
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