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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsukune Shiba (ranked 1324 p4p, 178 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 468 p4p, 68 weight class). Shiba's entrance music is Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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193 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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190 cm
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186 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sailcirc moves out of range as Shiba strikes.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Sailcirc tries to counter it with a takedown but Shiba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Shiba.
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
Sailcirc cracks Shiba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sailcirc misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc throws a shot to the body.
Shiba throws a hook but Sailcirc blocks it.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Sailcirc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiba.
Shiba misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiba moves away.
Sailcirc throws a right hand that Shiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiba also avoids with ease.
Sailcirc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiba finds it's way round the side to connect with Sailcirc's head.
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Shiba ducked under it nicely.
Shiba throws a hook to the side of Sailcirc's head but Sailcirc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sailcirc dodges the punch combination from Shiba.
Sailcirc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sailcirc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
And Sailcirc tries to counter it with a takedown but Shiba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba fails to land with a series of punches.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Shiba gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage.
As Sailcirc looks to move away, Shiba throws a big counter combo but Sailcirc just gets out of the way.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc lands with a right hand.
Sailcirc avoids the body shot from Shiba.
Shiba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiba throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sailcirc counters with a takedown into side control.
Shiba is looking to regain half guard here but Sailcirc keeps moving and retains side control.
Sailcirc moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shiba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sailcirc working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shiba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shiba is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sailcirc is controlling him well.
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shiba tries to buck Sailcirc off but Sailcirc is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shiba throws Sailcirc to one side and escapes!
Shiba looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiba leaves Sailcirc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailcirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Shiba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Shiba throws the left hand but Sailcirc avoids the punch easily.
Sailcirc moves away from the strike by Shiba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsukune Shiba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sailcirc lands a jab.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sailcirc.
Shiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba throws a shot from downtown. Sailcirc moves away and avoids it.
Sailcirc cracks Shiba with a right hand to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sailcirc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailcirc was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiba.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Shiba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba throws a right and a left that Sailcirc avoids nicely.
Shiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiba gets caught flat footed, as Sailcirc shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shiba manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sailcirc tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Sailcirc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiba manages to break the clinch.
Shiba throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Shiba scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiba. Sailcirc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiba.
Sailcirc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sailcirc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc throws a hook but Shiba avoids it easily.
Sailcirc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sailcirc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sailcirc feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shiba kicks Sailcirc off and gets to his feet.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Sailcirc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shiba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiba throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Sailcirc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shiba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc tries for a kimura but Shiba is defending well.
Shiba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shiba is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Sailcirc wants to pass to mount but Shiba is defending the position.
Sailcirc is working for a kimura but Shiba is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Shiba is trying to stand.
Sailcirc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiba is just riding it out for now. Sailcirc eventually gives up the hold.
Shiba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sailcirc is working away from the top position though.
Tsukune Shiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sailcirc wants to work for an arm triangle but Shiba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsukune Shiba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shiba misses the shot to the body.
Shiba scores with a jab. Sailcirc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shiba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shiba looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
A big right from Shiba misses.
Sailcirc throws a poor cross that misses
and Shiba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Shiba.
Shiba throws a nice looking combination but Sailcirc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc jabs at Shiba's body.
Sailcirc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sailcirc somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiba lands a head shot.
Shiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Sailcirc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Shiba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sailcirc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiba.
Sailcirc lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailcirc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shiba scores with a decent looking hook.
Sailcirc slips a jab from Shiba.
Torcadall Sailcirc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sailcirc cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
Sailcirc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shiba.
Shiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailcirc drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shiba pushes Sailcirc off and gets back to his feet.
Sailcirc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shiba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Shiba misses.
Tsukune Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the head.
Sailcirc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiba.
Shiba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sailcirc feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Shiba misses with a hook.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shiba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sailcirc digs a good body shot into Shiba's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Shiba as Sailcirc shoots in.
Tsukune Shiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Shiba throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sailcirc moves away.
Sailcirc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sailcirc moves away from the strike by Shiba.
Shiba misses with a wild body shot.
Shiba just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsukune Shiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Shiba.
Nice takedown defense from Shiba. No joy for Sailcirc on that attempt.
Shiba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sailcirc.
Shiba defending well as Sailcirc loads up on a big left hand.
Shiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailcirc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sailcirc misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiba throwing a counter right hand but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Shiba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sailcirc defending well as Shiba loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsukune Shiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shiba, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsukune Shiba!
A relieved looking Tsukune Shiba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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