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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimizu comes to the cage accompanied by Alright, let's do this.. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
28 - 20 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuya Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu throws a body shot but no joy.
Uxxarest goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Uxxarest moves out of range easily.
Shimizu throws the left hand but Uxxarest avoids the punch easily.
Shimizu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uxxarest counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uxxarest shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shimizu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uxxarest tries to stand but Shimizu is controlling from the bottom.
Shimizu wants to stand and escape but Uxxarest is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest is looking to stand up but Shimizu won't let him.
Uxxarest postures up and lands a big shot to Shimizu's brow.
Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Shimizu keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uxxarest throws a series of punches but Shimizu avoids them all with ease.
Shimizu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shimizu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uxxarest changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but Uxxarest is out of range.
A solid body kick from Shimizu.
Shimizu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uxxarests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shimizu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shimizu throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimizu. Uxxarest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shimizu but Shimizu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uxxarest fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shimizu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Shimizu.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimizu as he jumps to the side.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shimizu sprawls well. Shimizu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uxxarest gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuya Shimizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umbra Uxxarest.
Uxxarest tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shimizu counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu misses with a wild body shot.
Shimizu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shimizu wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Shimizu misses its target.
Uxxarest has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu tries to clinch up but Uxxarest circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimizu cracks Uxxarest with an open hand slap.
Uxxarest shoots in looking for a takedown. Shimizu tries to sprawl out of it but Uxxarest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shimizu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uxxarest gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shimizu counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimizu connects with a crisp jab.
Shimizu scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Uxxarest closes the distance and clinches.
Shimizu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uxxarest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uxxarest tries for a takedown but Shimizu manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Shimizu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shimizu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Shimizu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Uxxarest controls his hands.
Uxxarest tries to pull guard but Shimizu holds him up against the cage and eventually Uxxarest drops back down to his feet.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimizu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Shimizu fails to land.
Uxxarest tries to circle away but Shimizu has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shimizu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
Uxxarest blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Shimizu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuya Shimizu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shimizu just misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Uxxarest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yuya Shimizu is winning the standup battle so far.
Uxxarest forces Shimizu back against the cage and clinches.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uxxarest's elbow.
Uxxarest lands a good knee to the midsection. Shimizu won't want to take too many of those.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uxxarest misses with a knee strike.
Shimizu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uxxarests head.
Uxxarest is trying to break free.
Shimizu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuya Shimizu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uxxarest missing with knees to the body.
Uxxarest prevents a body shot from Shimizu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uxxarest breaks the clinch.
Shimizu scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimizu. Uxxarest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uxxarest tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimizu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uxxarest somewhat.
Shimizu lands a jab to Uxxarest's midsection.
Shimizu wants to slow Uxxarest down by chopping away at his legs.
Uxxarest manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shimizu on his heels. He'll look to pass Shimizu's guard now, I'm sure.
Uxxarest trying to control but Shimizu is working from the bottom.
Uxxarest looking to sit in guard and control but Shimizu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uxxarest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shimizu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shimizu stands up over Uxxarest, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uxxarest controls Shimizu momentarily but Shimizu frees himself.
Shimizu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shimizu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest wants to stand and escape but Shimizu is having none of it.
Shimizu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shimizu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uxxarest can do to turn this around?
Shimizu stays in close to Uxxarest's body and controls the position.
Uxxarest is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Uxxarest is trying to control the position but Shimizu postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimizu wants to control from the top but Uxxarest keeps moving.
Shimizu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uxxarest dives in and scores a takedown into Shimizu's guard.
Shimizu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uxxarests head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uxxarest.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Uxxarest controls the action.
Shimizu working aggressively here.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shimizu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uxxarest blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu swings wildly with an uppercut but Uxxarest uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uxxarest blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu working aggressively here.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uxxarest presses Shimizu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uxxarest tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuya Shimizu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Uxxarest tries to clinch there but Shimizu circles away.
Uxxarest tries to clinch but Shimizu is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimizu misses the target.
Shimizu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shimizu, right into the meat.
Shimizu misses with a hook
and Uxxarest counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shimizu slaps away a takedown attempt from Uxxarest, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shimizu misses with a body shot.
Uxxarest dives in and grabs Shimizu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shimizu pushes down on Uxxarest's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uxxarest.
Shimizu scores with a shot to the body.
Shimizu is looking to wear down Uxxarest with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shimizu jabs at Uxxarest's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest gets a takedown into half guard.
Uxxarest wants to take a breather but Shimizu is having none of it.
Uxxarest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Uxxarest prevents Shimizu from standing back up.
Uxxarest wants to pass the guard but Shimizu is defending well.
Shimizu has one foot on Uxxarest's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a shot from downtown. Uxxarest moves away and avoids it.
Shimizu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uxxarest fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shimizu tried to counter with a leg kick but Uxxarest avoided it.
Yuya Shimizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umbra Uxxarest.
Uxxarest shoots for a takedown but Shimizu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uxxarest.
Shimizu throws a body kick that misses.
Uxxarest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shimizu defends it well.
Uxxarest has his takedown stuffed
enabling Shimizu to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uxxarest.
Shimizu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimizu throws a lazy right hand but Uxxarest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu slaps away a takedown attempt from Uxxarest, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uxxarest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shimizu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shimizu misses with a leg kick
and Uxxarest counters with a body kick.
Shimizu leaves Uxxarest with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uxxarest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Shimizu.
Umbra Uxxarest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Shimizu.
Shimizu swings for the body but Uxxarest moves out of range.
Uxxarest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uxxarest is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
Uxxarest fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uxxarest misses with a head kick.
Umbra Uxxarest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shimizu connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Shimizu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimizu lands a lovely overhand right.
Uxxarest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uxxarest tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shimizu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shimizu throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it.
Shimizu lands with a straight right. Uxxarest didn't see that one coming.
Shimizu scores with a nice strike.
Yuya Shimizu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uxxarest misses with the body kick
and Shimizu counters with a leg kick.
Shimizu scores with a punch to the head.
Shimizu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimizu just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uxxarest's head backwards.
Shimizu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uxxarest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuya Shimizu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shimizu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
Yuya Shimizu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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