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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shimoda Kiyohira (ranked 5872 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Fatu (ranked 6168 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Fatu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shimoda Kiyohira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Fatu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Kiyohira backs off Fatu throws a huge counter combo but Kiyohira manages to avoid it all.
Kiyohira tries to clinch there but Fatu circles away.
Fatu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiyohira closes the distance but Fatu moves to the side
and Fatu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiyohira closes the distance and pushes Fatu back into the cage.
Kiyohira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira.
Fatu looks winded!
Kiyohira struggles to land a body shot inside as Fatu controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a body punch.
Kiyohira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiyohira lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kiyohira on the inside.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Samuel Fatu has been cut.
Kiyohira lands a body punch.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatu or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiyohira digs a right hand underneath Fatu's ribcage. Fatu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Kiyohira.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kiyohira.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiyohira.
A short right from Kiyohira on the inside.
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira lands a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fatu has eaten all the pies!
Kiyohira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands a shot to the body.
Kiyohira is working Fatu over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiyohira.
We've been informed that Fatu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiyohira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyohira.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiyohira lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiyohira digs a right hand into Fatu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatu's gas tank.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiyohira is working Fatu over against the cage.
Kiyohira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiyohira is leaning against Fatu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiyohira scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimoda Kiyohira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Fatu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kiyohira rushes Fatu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kiyohira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiyohira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Kiyohira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands an uppercut.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatu or not.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatu or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fatu is breathing heavily.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fatu or not.
Kiyohira digs a right hand into Fatu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fatu's gas tank.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kiyohira on the inside.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Samuel Fatu's cut even more.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiyohira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiyohira lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiyohira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiyohira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiyohira works on Fatu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kiyohira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiyohira lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kiyohira as the two fighters clinch.
Kiyohira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Kiyohira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiyohira cracks Fatu with a nice body shot.
Kiyohira lands a body punch.
Kiyohira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kiyohira.
A short right from Kiyohira.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiyohira.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiyohira digs a right hand underneath Fatu's ribcage. Fatu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiyohira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands with a light punch inside.
Kiyohira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiyohira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiyohira lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimoda Kiyohira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Fatu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kiyohira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kiyohira is looking to clinch but Fatu is avoiding it.
Kiyohira closes the distance but Fatu moves to the side
and Fatu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiyohira clinches with his opponent.
Fatu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiyohira.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu prevents a body shot from Kiyohira.
Shimoda Kiyohira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fatu wants to break free but Kiyohira has control.
Kiyohira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fatu can do to turn this around?
Fatu is trying to push Kiyohira away but Kiyohira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiyohira lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyohira can't find room to land a body shot as Fatu controls the action.
Fatu has had enough of the clinch but Kiyohira keeps him there for the moment.
Kiyohira lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiyohira lands with a left to the head.
Kiyohira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiyohira tries to throw a body punch but Fatu avoids it by throwing Kiyohira back against the cage.
Kiyohira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiyohira is leaning against Fatu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fatu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Kiyohira lands a hook that snaps the head of Fatu backwards.
Kiyohira lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fatu.
A hook to the body from Kiyohira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiyohira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiyohira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiyohira.
Fatu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Kiyohira - that landed with a thud.
Kiyohira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiyohira lands a body shot.
Kiyohira scores with a hook to the body.
Kiyohira lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiyohira lands a right hand.
Kiyohira lands a left hand.
Kiyohira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Kiyohira.
Kiyohira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiyohira pushes Fatu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiyohira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiyohira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiyohira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samuel Fatu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimoda Kiyohira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fatu has a couple of punches blocked by Kiyohira.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shimoda Kiyohira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiyohira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shimoda Kiyohira!
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energy
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hype
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