Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AD397: Glorious ending
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Shimizu misses with a few strikes there.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but Shimizu blocks it.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
Mosaddegh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimizu closes the distance but Mosaddegh moves to the side
and Mosaddegh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mosaddegh fails to land with a series of punches.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut.
Mosaddegh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shimizu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shimizu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mosaddegh's hands.
Shimizu throws a right hand that misses
and Mosaddegh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shimizu throws a hook to the side of Mosaddegh's head but Mosaddegh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shimizu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosaddegh misses the body punch
and Shimizu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mosaddegh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mosaddegh fails to land with a series of punches.
Shimizu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mosaddegh lands a two punch combo.
Shimizu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shimizu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shimizu keeps Mosaddegh at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Mosaddegh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shimizu throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Mosaddegh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shimizu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosaddegh is just out of range.
Shimizu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mosaddegh at a distance.
Mosaddegh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shimizu on the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shimizu. Mosaddegh shrugs it off though.
Shimizu lands a jab to the head.
Mosaddegh jabs at Shimizu's body.
Shimizu stuns Mosaddegh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shimizu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Shimizu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimizu misses with a wild body shot.
Mosaddegh defending well as Shimizu loads up on a big left hand.
Shimizu is looking to land body kicks.
Shimizu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mosaddegh slips a straight right by Shimizu.
Mosaddegh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Mosaddegh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shimizu throws a body kick that misses
and Mosaddegh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
Mosaddegh throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosaddegh manages to avoid it.
Mosaddegh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shimizu manages to circle out of the way.
Shimizu blocks a jab.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Mosaddegh.
Shimizu throws a big shot that misses.
Mosaddegh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shimizu throws a hook but Mosaddegh avoids it easily.
Mosaddegh throws a leg kick but Shimizu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shimizu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mosaddegh defends it well.
Shimizu moves away from the strike by Mosaddegh.
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mosaddegh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mosaddegh cracks Shimizu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosaddegh moves away.
Mosaddegh is looking for a counter combo.
Mosaddegh misses with a double jab
and Shimizu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It looks like Mosaddegh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shimizu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mosaddegh's hands.#T3#
Shimizu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shimizu connects with a body shot.
Shimizu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mosaddegh's head backwards.
Shimizu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mosaddegh scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mosaddegh doesn't seem bothered though.
Mosaddegh swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shimizu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mosaddegh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shimizu feints and then cracks Mosaddegh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mosaddegh down.
Shimizu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mosaddegh.
Shimizu scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosaddegh misses with a hook
and Shimizu counters with a leg kick.
Shimizu keeps the fight on the outside.
Mosaddegh feints a jab promting Shimizu to slip. Mosaddegh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shimizu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Shimizu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mosaddegh scores with a punch to the head.
Shimizu throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Mosaddegh.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mosaddegh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mosaddegh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimizu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosaddegh.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut.
Shimizu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
Mosaddegh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shimizu.
Shimizu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosaddegh is just out of range.
Mosaddegh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shimizu lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mosaddegh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosaddegh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimizu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosaddegh.
Shimizu scores with a head kick. Mosaddegh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mosaddegh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shimizu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuya Shimizu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mosaddegh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mosaddegh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimizu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mosaddegh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shimizu digs a good hook to Mosaddegh's body.
Shimizu lands with a right hand.
Shimizu lands an overhand right.
Yuya Shimizu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shimizu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mosaddegh slips a jab from Shimizu.
Mosaddegh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shimizu tried to score with a low kick but Mosaddegh checks it.
Shimizu lands with a nice body punch.
Shimizu looks to land a right hand but Mosaddegh moved out of range.
Shimizu moves out of range of the strikes.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Mosaddegh moves out of range easily.
Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosaddegh.
Shimizu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mosaddegh's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mosaddegh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mosaddegh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shimizu's calf.
Mosaddegh is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
Shimizu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Shimizu misses with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Shimizu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mosaddegh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimizu scores with a jab.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but Shimizu avoids it easily.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot.
Mosaddegh closes the distance but Shimizu moves to the side
and Shimizu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mosaddegh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mosaddegh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shimizu.
Shimizu scores with a jab.
Mosaddegh moves forwards but Shimizu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Mosaddegh.
Shimizu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mosaddegh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimizu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mosaddegh doesn't seem bothered though.
Shimizu lands a slapping body shot.
Mosaddegh tests Shimizu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mosaddegh throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Shimizu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shimizu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mosaddegh.
Shimizu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mosaddegh. That did some damage!
Shimizu dips to his left and cracks Mosaddegh with an uppercut!
Shimizu just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mosaddegh scores with a nice head shot.
Mosaddegh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mosaddegh loads up on a big right hand but Shimizu slips the punch.
Shimizu throws an overhand right that lands on Mosaddegh's shoulder, as Mosaddegh tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mosaddegh 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.
Shimizu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimizu throws a body punch but Mosaddegh moves out of range.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
Mosaddegh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shimizu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shimizu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Shimizu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mosaddegh looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Mosaddegh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Mosaddegh scores with a jab to the head.
Mosaddegh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosaddegh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimizu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimizu lands a nice looking body kick.
Shimizu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shimizu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Shimizu. Those never looked like landing.
Mosaddegh avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but Shimizu avoids it easily.
Shimizu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mosaddegh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shimizu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mosaddegh dodges the punch combination from Shimizu. #T4#
Shimizu defending well as Mosaddegh loads up on a big left hand.
Mosaddegh works Shimizu's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mosaddegh misses the target.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Shimizu looks to move away, Mosaddegh throws a big counter combo but Shimizu just gets out of the way.
A left and a right from Mosaddegh both land. Nice combination.
Mosaddegh thuds his right hand into Shimizu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mosaddegh walks into a left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mosaddegh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mosaddegh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shimizu slips under a jab.
Mosaddegh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu moves out of range as Mosaddegh strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mosaddegh slips a straight right by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws the kick towards the body but Mosaddegh avoids it.
Shimizu throws a push kick but Mosaddegh slaps the foot to one side.
Shimizu lands with a shot to the body.
Shimizu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuya Shimizu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mosaddegh throws a big shot that misses.
Mosaddegh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shimizu digs a good hook to Mosaddegh's body.
Mosaddegh throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimizu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
A little jabbing left from Shimizu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mosaddegh scores with a leg kick.
Mosaddegh checks a leg kick.
Shimizu cracks the inside of Mosaddegh's front leg.
Mosaddegh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mosaddegh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shimizu misses with a body shot.
Shimizu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosaddegh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shimizu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mosaddegh takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu throws a poor cross that misses
and Mosaddegh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Shimizu misses
and Mosaddegh counters with a right hand to the body.
Shimizu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mosaddegh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the body kick from Shimizu. #T1#
Mosaddegh throws out a loose jab but Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mosaddegh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mosaddegh connects with an inside leg kick.
Shimizu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shimizu punishes Mosaddegh's body with a nice straight punch.
Mosaddegh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Shimizu takes the fight into the clinch.
Mosaddegh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shimizu blocking some punches.
Mosaddegh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mosaddegh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mosaddegh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shimizu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mosaddegh blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Shimizu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Mosaddegh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Mosaddegh circles away.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Mosaddegh.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosaddegh is looking for a counter combo.
Shimizu scores with a kick to the body.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot.
Shimizu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shimizu tries to clinch up.
Mosaddegh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimizu.
Shimizu misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a hook but Mosaddegh blocks it.
Mosaddegh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mosaddegh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shimizu's head backwards.
Mosaddegh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mosaddegh throws out a loose jab but Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mosaddegh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shimizu's head.
Mosaddegh fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mosaddegh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mosaddegh.
Shimizu connects with a body shot.
Mosaddegh throws out a loose jab but Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but Shimizu avoids it easily.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Mosaddegh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shimizu counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Shimizu lands.
Mosaddegh misses with an uppercut. Shimizu saw that one coming.
Shimizu slips a straight right by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but Shimizu avoids it easily.
Shimizu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shimizu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mosaddegh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mosaddegh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shimizu lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosaddegh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimizu. #T4#
Mosaddegh ducks under a wild hook from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mohsen Mosaddegh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Shimizu closes the distance and clinches.
Mosaddegh throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Mosaddegh gets through Shimizu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shimizu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Mosaddegh. #BC#
Mosaddegh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Shimizu. Beautiful body shot.
Shimizu missing with a left hand there. Mosaddegh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mosaddegh moves in looking to clinch but Shimizu pushes him off.
Shimizu lands the left hand.
Yuya Shimizu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimizu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mosaddegh lands a right hook to the body.
Shimizu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu jabs at Mosaddegh's body.
Shimizu lunges at Mosaddegh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mosaddegh's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuya Shimizu.
I've got Shimizu 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
Yuya Shimizu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.

Event: AD391: Rainy Daze
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
Adelhard scoring well with a low kick there.
Adelhard digs a good body shot into Shimizu's ribs.#TD2#
Adelhard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shimizu wants to sweep here but Adelhard controlling him for the moment.
Adelhard trying to control but Shimizu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Adelhard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Shimizu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adelhard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shimizu some visible discomfort.
Shimizu struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimizu is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
Shimizu is looking to reverse the position.
Adelhard moves into full mount!
Adelhard unloading with bombs!#T2#
Adelhard tries to control but Shimizu wriggling away.
Adelhard prevents Shimizu from getting the reversal.
Shimizu regains half guard.
Adelhard passes to full mount!
Adelhard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Adelhard working for a guillotine from mount but Shimizu is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adelhard misses with a head shot.#T3#
Adelhard throws some wild stikes that Shimizu manages to avoid easily.
Adelhard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adelhard throws a strike there. Shimizu manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Adelhard thows a huge punch but Shimizu dodges it nicely.
Adelhard prevents Shimizu from improving his position.
Shimizu controlling the position well.
Adelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shimizu keeps working. #T4#
Adelhard trying to pass the guard but Shimizu defending well. #SUB2#
Adelhard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adelhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shimizu defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shimizu looking for submissions off his back.
Adelhard throws a strike but Shimizu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard Adelhard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shimizu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adelhard tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Adelhard misses its intended target.
Shimizu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adelhard throws a front kick aimed at Shimizu's knee but Shimizu avoids it well.
Shimizu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shimizu misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Adelhard counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adelhard scores with a shot to the side of Shimizu's head.
Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shimizu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu misses with a punch on the inside.
Adelhard lands a left hand.
Shimizu lands an uppercut.
Adelhard lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adelhard.
A short uppercut from Adelhard. #T1#
Shimizu misses with some punches.
Shimizu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adelhard has him pressed against the cage.
Shimizu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adelhard lands a hook that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Adelhard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shimizu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adelhard lands a shoulder strike.
Adelhard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shimizu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Adelhard controls his hands.
Adelhard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shimizu's elbow.
Shimizu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adelhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimizu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shimizu swings wildly with an uppercut but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Shimizu.
Adelhard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shimizu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yuya Shimizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernhard Adelhard.#BC#
Shimizu manages to break the clinch.
Shimizu moves in looking to clinch but Adelhard pushes him off.#T2#
Adelhard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adelhard counters with a head kick. That will keep Shimizu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shimizu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shimizu throws a push kick but Adelhard slaps the foot to one side.
Adelhard scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimizu misses the target.
Adelhard lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Adelhard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adelhard scores with a leg kick.
Adelhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adelhard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Adelhard with the counter takedown but Shimizu avoids it easily.
Adelhard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimizu manages to avoid it.
Shimizu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Shimizu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shimizu misses the shot to the body.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adelhard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shimizu.
Adelhard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Adelhard tries a low kick but Shimizu avoids it.
Shimizu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimizu.
Adelhard looks to land a body kick but Shimizu moved away.
Adelhard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adelhard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shimizu. That did some damage!
Adelhard tries to clinch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Adelhard 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shimizu.
Shimizu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adelhard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adelhard blocks a head kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws out a loose jab but Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adelhard misses with a wild body shot.
Shimizu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimizu dodges the punch combination from Adelhard. #CL#
Adelhard gets tackled into the cage by Shimizu. Shimizu maintains the clinch.
Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
Shimizu has a couple of punches blocked by Adelhard.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Shimizu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adelhard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shimizu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adelhard can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
Adelhard missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard Adelhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Shimizu moved away.
Shimizu misses with a wild body shot.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Shimizu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adelhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimizu.
Shimizu backing away here, and Adelhard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Adelhard.
It appears Shimizu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adelhard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shimizu thows a leg kick but Adelhard checks it
and Adelhard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shimizu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adelhard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Adelhard circles away.
Adelhard shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense.
Shimizu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu throws an overhand right that lands on Adelhard's shoulder, as Adelhard tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Adelhard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shimizu throws a body punch but Adelhard moves out of range.
Shimizu scores with a punch to the head.
Shimizu catches Adelhard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Shimizu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adelhard.
Decent striking displayed by Adelhard there.
Shimizu cracks a nice hook into Adelhard's ribs.
Adelhard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adelhard is looking to score with low kicks.
Adelhard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelhard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adelhard scores with a push kick.
Shimizu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adelhard's sensitive parts.
Adelhard throws a front kick aimed at Shimizu's knee but Shimizu avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Shimizu. Beautiful body shot.
Adelhard looks to land a right hand but Shimizu moved out of range.
Adelhard misses with a leg kick.
Adelhard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shimizu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adelhard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shimizu looks to land a left hand but Adelhard moved out of range nicely.
Shimizu backing away here, and Adelhard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adelhard throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Adelhard scores with a spinning back kick!
Shimizu misses with a straight right.
A cross from Adelhard lands.
Shimizu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adelhard tried to score with a low kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu takes a swing at Adelhard's ribcage but misses.
Adelhard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adelhard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shimizu jabs at Adelhard's body.
Shimizu lands a nice looking body shot.
Shimizu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adelhard counters with a low kick, right behind Shimizu 's knee.
Adelhard tries to land a front kick but Shimizu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Shimizu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu moves out of range of the body kick from Adelhard.
Shimizu defending well as Adelhard loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Adelhard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Adelhard wants to clinch up but Shimizu keeps it at a distance.
Shimizu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimizu misses the target.
Adelhard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelhard.
Shimizu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shimizu ducks right into an uppercut from Adelhard.
Shimizu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adelhard has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Adelhard. #T4#
Adelhard thuds a left hand into Shimizu's body.
A big left from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu is looking to wear down Adelhard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shimizu scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adelhard lands an overhand right.
Shimizu moves out of range as Adelhard strikes.
Shimizu misses with a body shot.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut. Adelhard saw that one coming.
Adelhard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shimizu's sensitive parts.
Yuya Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimizu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Shimizu blocks the low kick.
A clash of legs there as Shimizu blocks the low kick.
Adelhard throws a low kick but Shimizu moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Adelhard has managed to clinch.
Adelhard throws a head punch that misses.
Shimizu throws a punch but it's blocked by Adelhard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard Adelhard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adelhard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: AD387: China's Baby Boom
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Shimizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shimizu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shimizu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shimizu misses the shot to the body.
Shimizu lands with a cross.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the head.
Shimizu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koski has time to react.
Shimizu misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Koski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shimizu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski laying and praying for a moment but Shimizu takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shimizu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koski trying to control but Shimizu is working from the bottom.
Shimizu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koski's guard. #REVR##T1#
Shimizu connects with a couple of short punches.
Koski is trying to control the position but Shimizu postures up.
Koski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shimizu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koski working a defensive guard here.
Shimizu scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Shimizu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shimizu has managed to get both his arms back between Koski's legs - danger averted.
Koski pulls Shimizu in close to his closed guard and prevents Shimizu from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koski trying to keep a closed guard but Shimizu is proving a slippery customer.
Koski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Koski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimizu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shimizu is looking to work some ground and pound but Koski has wrist control.#SUB2#
Koski has an active guard here but Shimizu has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Shimizu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koski trying to control from the bottom.
Koski is refusing to be controlled, as Shimizu sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shimizu lands strikes from half guard.
Koski moves into full guard. #T3#
Shimizu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shimizu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koski trying to keep a closed guard but Shimizu is proving a slippery customer.
Koski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koski is trying to keep Shimizu in close.
Shimizu preventing the sweep.
Koski seems keen to control Shimizu's posture.
Koski keeping moving, preventing Shimizu from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Koski is looking for a triangle but Shimizu pushes his legs off easily.
Shimizu postures up and lands a big shot to Koski's brow.
Koski seems keen to control Shimizu's posture.
Shimizu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shimizu's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Shimizu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuya Shimizu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Shimizu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shimizu is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Shimizu looks to land a body kick but Koski moved away.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shimizu slips under a jab from Koski.
Koski checks a leg kick nicely.
Shimizu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu misses with a straight left.
Shimizu lands a slapping body shot.
Shimizu slips under a jab from Koski.
Shimizu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crunch! Koski slams his shin into Shimizu's torso.
Shimizu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koski can do to turn this around?#T1#
Shimizu scores with a punch to the head.
Koski is looking to land body kicks.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
A lazy left from Shimizu finds it's target.
Koski slips a jab from Shimizu.
Koski throws a head kick but Shimizu moves out of range.
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shimizu - the referee stops the clock and Koski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shimizu. Koski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yuya Shimizu is winning the standup battle so far.
Shimizu misses the jab.
Shimizu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shimizu.
Koski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shimizu misses with a wild body shot.
Koski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Shimizu slips a jab from Koski.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Shimizu clinches with his opponent.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
Good body shot from Koski.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Shimizu.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Shimizu misses with some punches.
Shimizu throws a head punch that misses.
Shimizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koski's elbow.
Koski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shimizu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shimizu swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Koski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shimizu is looking to land body kicks.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shimizu digs a good hook to Koski's body. #T3#
Shimizu throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Shimizu scores with a body shot.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.
Shimizu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shimizu thuds his shin into the meat of Koski's side.
Koski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shimizu thuds a left hand into Koski's body.
Shimizu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shimizu misses with a wild body shot.
Koski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koski lands a really nice looking cross but Shimizu seems unphased.
Shimizu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shimizu scores with the left hand. Koski knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koski misses with a hook.#T4#
Shimizu moves out of range as Koski strikes.
A quick step to the side and Shimizu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the body.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Shimizu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koski scores with the left hand. Shimizu knows he should have avoided that one.
Koski connects with an inside leg kick.
Shimizu feints and then cracks Koski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koski down.
Jab by Koski.
Shimizu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shimizu scores with a decent looking hook.
Koski throws a solid leg kick but Shimizu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koski.
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuya Shimizu 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Shimizu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koski scores with a nice strike.
Shimizu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Shimizu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koski lands a jab to the head.
Koski throws an off balance right hand
and Koski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Shimizu drives through and clinches with Koski against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Shimizu fails to land.
Shimizu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shimizu is defending well.
Shimizu prevents a body shot from Koski.
Shimizu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimizu blocks an uppercut.
Shimizu blocks an uppercut.
Koski lands a left hand.
Koski can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Koski prevents a body shot from Shimizu.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
Koski is leaning against Shimizu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shimizu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koski backwards.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Koski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shimizu after a bit of a struggle.
Shimizu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koski blocking some punches.
Koski misses with the head strike.
Juan Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koski is working Shimizu over against the cage.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuya Shimizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Koski.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Koski has Shimizu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shimizu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shimizu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Koski - that landed with a thud.
Juan Koski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Shimizu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shimizu lands a shoulder strike.
Shimizu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shimizu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koski backwards.
Shimizu lands a body shot.
Shimizu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koski backwards.
Shimizu tries to work over Koski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koski misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Koski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Shimizu is leaning against Koski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shimizu blocking some punches.
Koski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimizu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shimizu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shimizu blocks an uppercut.
Shimizu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
Koski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shimizu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koski misses with an uppercut.
Shimizu misses with a wild body shot.
Shimizu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shimizu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shimizu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Koski misses with a leg kick
and Shimizu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#
Koski is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Juan Koski has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koski is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimizu finish him?
Shimizu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koski. That one must have hurt.
Some wild striking there from Koski.
Koski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Koski.
Koski seems to have recovered his senses.
Shimizu blocks a head kick by Koski.
Shimizu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yuya Shimizu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shimizu blocks a jab.
Shimizu dips to his left and cracks Koski with an uppercut!
Shimizu connects with the punch.
Shimizu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koski connects with a looping right hand.

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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
Yuya Shimizu gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD381: The Winds of Winter
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Shimizu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaj on the side of the head.
Shimizu throws a front kick that sends Yaj stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj walks into a jab.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimizu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shimizu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Yaj.
Shimizu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shimizu connects with a single shot there.
Jab, jab by Shimizu - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Shimizu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Shimizu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yaj drops his hands momentarily and Shimizu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shimizu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Shimizu closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Shimizu throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shimizu blocks it with crossed arms.
Shimizu blocking some punches.
Yaj lands a damaging elbow.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Shimizu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimizu controls his hands.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj looking to throw knees to the head but Shimizu is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Shimizu.
Shimizu tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shimizu working aggressively here.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Shimizu scores with a shoulder strike.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shimizu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Yaj throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Shimizu.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimizu is defending well for now.
Shimizu scores with a hook to the body.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shimizu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shimizu.
Yaj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shimizu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Shimizu avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Shimizu.
Shimizu managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Shimizu avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj. #T3#
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimizu misses with some punches.
Shimizu is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shimizu swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimizu dodges an elbow strike from Yaj.
Shimizu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shimizu.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Shimizu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shimizu scores with a hook to the body.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimizu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimizu is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaj. #CUT#
It looks like Yuya Shimizu has been cut.
Shimizu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Shimizu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shimizu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj misses with some punches.
Shimizu avoids a wild elbow strike from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Shimizu avoids the damage to the body.
Shimizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yaj tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimizu avoids it.
Shimizu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimizu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shimizu pushes Yaj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shimizu tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuya Shimizu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuya Shimizu'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.
#R2#
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuya Shimizu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimizu works the jab nicely.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shimizu.
Shimizu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shimizu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yaj connects with a nice looking jab.
Shimizu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaj on the side of the head.
Yaj scores with a decent looking hook.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Yaj misses with a hook
and Shimizu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yaj really felt that one!
Shimizu's corner calls for a 1-2. Shimizu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Yaj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shimizu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimizu with a hook.
Yaj misses with a hook. Shimizu ducked under it nicely.
Shimizu scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Yaj is rocked!
Shimizu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Yaj drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Shimizu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Yaj's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuya Shimizu!
Yuya Shimizu very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: AD377: Breaker of Chains
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Shimizu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pietrzak's head backwards.
Shimizu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Shimizu moves into the clinch.
Pietrzak stalling in the clinch.
Pietrzak avoiding damage.
Shimizu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
Pietrzak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pietrzak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pietrzak lands with a right to the head.
Pietrzak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Pietrzak can't break the clinch.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pietrzak lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietrzak tries to stall but Shimizu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shimizu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pietrzak.
A shot in the inside from Shimizu. #BC#
Pietrzak breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Pietrzak throws a push kick but Shimizu slaps the foot to one side.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that half lands.
Pietrzak looks to land a left hand but Shimizu moved out of range nicely.
Shimizu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shimizu looks to land a left hand but Pietrzak moved out of range nicely.
Pietrzak ducks under a wild hook from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands with an uppercut that bounces Pietrzak off the cage and back into range.
Pietrzak checks the leg kick.
Shimizu stuffs the takedown.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shimizu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Pietrzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shimizu checks a leg kick.
Shimizu sizes up Pietrzak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pietrzak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pietrzak checks a leg kick.
Pietrzak misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrzak walks into a jab.
Shimizu throws an off balance right hand
and Pietrzak counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pietrzak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Pietrzak tries for a takedown but Shimizu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
Pietrzak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shimizu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pietrzak tries to bum rush Shimizu with a series of wild strikes but Shimizu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses.
Shimizu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but Pietrzak is out of range.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pietrzak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimizu. Shimizu obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Shimizu blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Shimizu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Pietrzak blocks the low kick.
Shimizu looks for the body kick but Pietrzak saw that one coming.
Shimizu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pietrzak throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak moves out of range as Shimizu throws a body kick.
Pietrzak misses with the body kick
and Shimizu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Pietrzak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shimizu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pietrzak staying out of range there.
Pietrzak lands a really nice looking cross but Shimizu seems unphased.
Pietrzak connects with a right hand. Shimizu shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Shimizu. No joy for Pietrzak on that attempt.
Pietrzak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shimizu finds it's way round the side to connect with Pietrzak's head.
Pietrzak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shimizu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shimizu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pietrzak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shimizu loads up on a big right hand but Pietrzak slips the punch.
Shimizu 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimizu slips under a jab from Pietrzak.
Shimizu flicks out a counter leg kick but Pietrzak steps away.
Jab by Shimizu.
Shimizu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shimizu wants it to stay on the feet.
Shimizu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shimizu feints and then cracks Pietrzak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pietrzak down.
A good leg kick by Pietrzak.
Shimizu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
The fighters circling - Pietrzak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shimizu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pietrzak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pietrzak ducks under a wild hook from Shimizu.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense.
Pietrzak sets himself, and Shimizu steps forward looking for the clinch! Pietrzak avoids it this time.
Shimizu connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimizu. Pietrzak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pietrzak throws a combination that misses
and Shimizu counters with a good, hard body kick but Pietrzak shrugs it off.
Pietrzak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shimizu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Shimizu.
Pietrzak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pietrzak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shimizu staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pietrzak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pietrzak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shimizu!
A shot to the liver by Shimizu. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuya Shimizu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shimizu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shimizu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pietrzak - the referee stops the clock and Shimizu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pietrzak. Shimizu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pietrzak throws an overhand right that lands on Shimizu's shoulder, as Shimizu tries to avoid the shot.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pietrzak.
Shimizu moves out of range of the leg kick from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses the shot to the body.
Shimizu lands a nice shot to the body.
Pietrzak checks a low kick from Shimizu.
Pietrzak attempts a counter takedown but Shimizu avoids it well and moves away.
Shimizu connects with a nice looking jab.
Pietrzak lands a really nice looking cross but Shimizu seems unphased.
Pietrzak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shimizu. That one must have hurt.
Pietrzak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pietrzak lands a jab to the head.
Yuya Shimizu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shimizu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietrzak slips a straight right by Shimizu.
Pietrzak takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Pietrzak misses. #T1#
Pietrzak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimizu.
Shimizu digs a good hook to Pietrzak's body.
Shimizu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pietrzak's hands.
Shimizu throws a shot from downtown. Pietrzak moves away and avoids it.
Shimizu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pietrzak.
Shimizu slips under a jab.
Shimizu throws a jab but it's blocked by Pietrzak.
Nice uppercut there from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws an overhand right that lands on Shimizu's shoulder, as Shimizu tries to avoid the shot.
Pietrzak drops his hands momentarily and Shimizu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shimizu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pietrzak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pietrzak cracks a nice hook into Shimizu's ribs.
Pietrzak misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimizu was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak.
A shot to the liver by Pietrzak. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimizu.
Shimizu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pietrzak misses the shot to the body.
Shimizu lands a jab to the nose.
Shimizu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shimizu lands a nice hook to Pietrzak's body. Pietrzak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shimizu missing with a left hand there. Pietrzak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pietrzak needs to keep his hands up - Shimizu had a free shot at his head there.
Shimizu ducks right into an uppercut from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a looping overhand right but Pietrzak ducks down to avoid it.
Shimizu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Shimizu. Beautiful body shot.
Pietrzak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shimizu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shimizu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Pietrzak missing with a left hand there. Shimizu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pietrzak slips under a jab from Shimizu.
Pietrzak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shimizu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimizu.
Shimizu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shimizu misses with a looping right.
Pietrzak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shimizu throws a jab when Pietrzak was well out of range.
Pietrzak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pietrzak throws a right and a left that Shimizu avoids nicely.
Shimizu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pietrzak.
Shimizu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Shimizu does it's job there.
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the side of Shimizu's head but Shimizu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shimizu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pietrzak scoring well with a low kick there.
Pietrzak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Pietrzak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pietrzak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shimizu connects with a solid leg kick.
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimizu.
A leg kick checked by Shimizu.
A big right from Pietrzak misses.
And Shimizu tries to counter it with a takedown but Pietrzak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pietrzak throws a leg kick which misses Shimizu's front leg but catches the back leg as Shimizu tries to avoid it.
Shimizu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pietrzak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shimizu lands a glancing blow to the side of Pietrzak's head.
Pietrzak shoots and misses
and Shimizu counters with a head kick. That will keep Pietrzak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shimizu thuds a left hand into Pietrzak's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pietrzak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shimizu.
Pietrzak backing away here, and Shimizu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shimizu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuya Shimizu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Pietrzak misses.
Pietrzak takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pietrzak misses with a head kick.
Shimizu darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Pietrzak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pietrzak wants to pass the guard but Shimizu is defending well. #SUB#
Pietrzak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pietrzak throws a strike but Shimizu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pietrzak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pietrzak looking to sit in guard and control but Shimizu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shimizu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Pietrzak tries to buck Shimizu off but Shimizu is having none of it.
Pietrzak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pietrzak sneaks back into half guard.
Shimizu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietrzak wants to control but Shimizu is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietrzak is staying active underneath Shimizu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pietrzak trying to control from the bottom.
Shimizu wants to pass to mount but Pietrzak is defending the position.
Shimizu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pietrzak keeps working.
Bartek Pietrzak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shimizu working the head and body with strikes.
Pietrzak trying to hold on to Shimizu's head to control him but Shimizu postures up.
Pietrzak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shimizu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pietrzak's head.
Pietrzak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shimizu throwing strikes from guard but Pietrzak blocks nicely.
Pietrzak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pietrzak is really struggling to control Shimizu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Shimizu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pietrzak was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimizu.
Pietrzak feinted with a counter takedown.
Pietrzak misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pietrzak 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.
Shimizu has Pietrzak pulled in close to control his posture.
Yuya Shimizu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pietrzak won't allow Shimizu to sweep him here.
Pietrzak is working Shimizu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Shimizu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pietrzak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pietrzak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pietrzak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Pietrzak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Shimizu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pietrzak is working Shimizu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pietrzak stopping the sweep attempt from Shimizu.
Shimizu is adopting a defensive guard.
Yuya Shimizu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pietrzak landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimizu is trying to hold Pietrzak in close to prevent damage but Pietrzak has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartek Pietrzak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shimizu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
Yuya Shimizu made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: AD371: What Is Dead May Never
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
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!#TD2#
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. #T1#
Uxxarest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #CL2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
Shimizu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
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. #TD2#
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. #REVR##T2#
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! #T3#
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Uxxarest dives in and scores a takedown into Shimizu's guard.#ES#
Shimizu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1##TD2#
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. #ES#
Shimizu has one foot on Uxxarest's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: AD367: Win or Die
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Bishop slips under a jab from Shimizu.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shimizu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimizu.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop scores with a kick to the body.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Shimizu's knee but Shimizu avoids it well.
Shimizu tries to score with a low kick but Bishop moves his leg out of the way.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a hook. Shimizu ducked under it nicely.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Shimizu's legs.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Shimizu moved away.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Shimizu saw that one coming.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu moves out of range of the strikes.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.#T1#
Shimizu moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shimizu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shimizu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop lands a head kick!
Bishop tries to move into range but Shimizu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shimizu slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimizu. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop tries a quick counter leg kick but Shimizu is wise to it.
Shimizu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Shimizu lands a jab.#T2#
Shimizu scores with a head kick. Bishop tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shimizu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Shimizu.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop throws a head kick but Shimizu moves out of range. #TD2#
Bishop looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shimizu!
Bishop trying to control the action but Shimizu is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shimizu wants to get back to his feet.
Shimizu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bishop. #SUB2#
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bishop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shimizu, who protects the arm well.
Bishop tries to advance position but instead Shimizu slips a leg back in to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Shimizu is working away.
Shimizu is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Bishop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bishop is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Bishop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shimizu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bishop. Bishop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Shimizu slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimizu. That's going to slow Bishop down.
A big right from Shimizu misses.
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
Shimizu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop motions for Shimizu to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arthur Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop shoots in but Shimizu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shimizu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Shimizu checks it
and Shimizu counters with a crisp 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!
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimizu.
Shimizu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Shimizu punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shimizu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Nice uppercut there from Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimizu moves away.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimizu blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Shimizu blocks the leg kick.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimizu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimizu. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Shimizu slips the punch.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Shimizu slips the punch.#CL#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Shimizu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Shimizu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Bishop breaks from the clinch.
Shimizu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Shimizu as he connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimizu.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Bishop feints the counter takedown.
Shimizu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimizu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Shimizu digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Shimizu connects with a crisp jab.
Shimizu ducks right into an uppercut from Bishop.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.#CL#
Shimizu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but Shimizu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimizu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shimizus head.
Shimizu wants a takedown.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shimizu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yuya Shimizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bishop.
Shimizu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop slips a jab from Shimizu.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Yuya Shimizu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4##TD2#
Bishop closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shimizu's guard.
Shimizu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shimizu's guard.
Shimizu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bishop is trying to control. Shimizu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bishop with the ground and pound but Shimizu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bishop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shimizu has momentary wrist control but Bishop slips an elbow through the middle.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimizu is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Shimizu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bishop presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuya Shimizu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bishop lands a nice hook to Shimizu's body. Shimizu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shimizu misses with a low kick.
Shimizu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shimizu scores with a kick to the body.
Shimizu lands with a kick to the temple. Bishop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Shimizu misses with a body shot.
Shimizu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimizu scores with a nice right hand.
Shimizu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shimizu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking. #TD2#
Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Shimizu is keeping the position.#T1#
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Shimizu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shimizu trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shimizu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shimizu trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shimizu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimizu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop keeps trying to improve his position.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Shimizu has wrist control.#SUB2#
Bishop has gone for a leg lock! Shimizu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bishop's guard.#REVR#
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Bishop wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bishop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bishop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shimizu controls the pace.
Bishop wants to sweep here but Shimizu controlling him for the moment.
Shimizu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shimizu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop tests Shimizu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shimizu lands with an overhand left.
A lazy body kick from Bishop
and Shimizu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimizu lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Shimizu's legs.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Shimizu.
Bishop throws a head kick but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shimizu defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuya Shimizu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shimizu 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
After the fight, Yuya Shimizu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AD363: Winter is Coming
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Shimizu checks a leg kick.
Shimizu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Cade throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shimizu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cade is in Shimizu's guard.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Shimizu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cade is stalling in the full guard.
Cade stops Shimizu from standing up.
Cade landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade throws a big right hand that misses.
Cade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cade wants to control from the top but Shimizu keeps moving. #T1#
Cade won't allow Shimizu to get back to his feet.
Cade is looking to work some ground and pound but Shimizu has wrist control.
Cade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cade looking to sit in guard and control but Shimizu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cade is on top in guard. #REVR#
Shimizu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Cade throws a big right hand that misses.
Shimizu wants to get back to his feet but Cade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cade stops Shimizu from standing up.
Shimizu keeping moving, preventing Cade from controlling successfully.
Cade throws an elbow that misses. Shimizu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cade's guard. Nice move by Shimizu!#REVB#
Cade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shimizu is stalling in the full guard.
Cade has Shimizu pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Shimizu trying to control but Cade is working from the bottom.
Shimizu being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shimizu trying to control but Cade is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shimizu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cade throws a hook but Shimizu blocks it.
Shimizu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cade finds it's way round the side to connect with Shimizu's head.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cade misses with a low kick as Shimizu jumps back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cade works Shimizu's body with a nice hook.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Cade.
Shimizu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cade finds it's way round the side to connect with Shimizu's head.
Shimizu misses with a leg kick
and Cade counters with a nice leg kick.
Cade feints and then cracks Shimizu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shimizu down.
Cade tests Shimizu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shimizu digs a good body shot into Cade's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimizu lands a high kick!
Cade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shimizu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carver Cade dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cade throws a leg kick
and Shimizu counters with a body kick that stops Cade in his tracks momentarily.
Shimizu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimizu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimizu can do to turn this around?
Cade moves out of range of the body kick from Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a body kick that misses.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimizu punishes Cade's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Cade misses.
Cade tests Shimizu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shimizu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cade misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Shimizu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cade misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimizu. That's going to slow Cade down. #T1##CL#
Cade takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands with a short shot to the head.
Cade scores with a shoulder strike.
Cade blocking some punches.
Cade tries to work over Shimizu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shimizu.
Shimizu misses with some punches.
Shimizu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Cade controls the action.
Shimizu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cade.
Nice body punch from Cade.
Shimizu working aggressively here.
Cade is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cade misses with the head strike.
Cade is trying to drag Shimizu to the mat but Shimizu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cade stops a takedown attempt from Shimizu. #T2#
Cade working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cade fails to land.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cade has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cade tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
Cade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shimizu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimizu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimizu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cade blocks a body shot from Shimizu.
Good body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu pushes Cade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cade tries to move into range but Shimizu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carver Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cade.
An inside leg kick from Cade misses.
Good leg kick by Cade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shimizu.
Shimizu connects with a single shot there.
Shimizu tries a head kick but it misses.
Carver Cade is winning the standup battle so far.
Shimizu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shimizu connects with an inside leg kick.
Cade shoots in for a double leg but Shimizu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shimizu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver Cade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shimizu. Cade shrugs it off though.
Shimizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shimizu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Cade throws a jab when Shimizu was well out of range.
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!
A swing and a miss from Shimizu.
Cade swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cade can pounce on him.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the body.
Cade misses the body punch
and Shimizu counters with a good low kick that Cade was not able to check.
Shimizu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cade looks to land a left hand but Shimizu moved out of range nicely.
Cade misses with a right hand
and Shimizu counters with a thumping low kick.
Cade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimizu manages to avoid it.
Cade tests Shimizu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shimizu misses with a straight right.
Cade walks into a straight right hand from Shimizu.
Shimizu jabs Cade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuya Shimizu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
Cade throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimizu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimizu manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Shimizu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cade works the jab nicely.
Shimizu cracks a nice hook into Cade's ribs.
Shimizu throws a good cross that connects.
Shimizu tries a low kick but Cade avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade throws a series of punches but Shimizu avoids them all with ease.
Shimizu throws a fast counter high kick but Cade manages to duck under it in time.
Cade throws a hook to the side of Shimizu's head but Shimizu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but Cade is out of range.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cade.
Shimizu misses with a looping left.#T1#
Cade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Cade.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Cade misses with a hook.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimizu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cade takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cade moves away from the strike by Shimizu.
Cade throws a jab when Shimizu was well out of range.
Shimizu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cade is out of range and Shimizu settles back down.
Cade scores with a leg kick.
Shimizu blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Cade doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimizu circles away.
Cade throws an overhand right that lands on Shimizu's shoulder, as Shimizu tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Shimizu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cade tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Cade back against the cage.
Cade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cade throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Shimizu misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Shimizu.
Cade tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Cade back against the cage.
Cade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shimizu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cade backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cade fails to land.
Cade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimizu lands with a right to the head.
Cade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shimizu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Cade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shimizu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shimizu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shimizu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.
It looked like Cade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shimizu.
Cade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shimizu.
Shimizu throws the left hand but Cade avoids the punch easily.
Cade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cade misses with a wild body shot.
Cade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cade throws a push kick but Shimizu slaps the foot to one side.
Shimizu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cade misses the body punch
and Cade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Shimizu takes one to the side of the head.
Cade misses with a low kick.
Shimizu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shimizu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cade's hands.#ROC2#
Cade is rocked!
and Shimizu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cade! He's just covering up as Shimizu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuya Shimizu!
A less than humble Yuya Shimizu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AD359:155lb Tournament R2
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Shimizu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimizu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yossarian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Yossarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yossarian avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yossarian misses the jab.
Yossarian looks for the body kick but Shimizu saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a looping overhand right but Shimizu ducks down to avoid it.
Yossarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yossarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu throws out a counter right but Yossarian avoids it with no problem.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yossarian.
Yossarian scores with the left hand. Shimizu knows he should have avoided that one.
Shimizu throws a hook but Yossarian blocks it.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shimizu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yossarian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimizu.
Yossarian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yossarian throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yossarian defending well as Shimizu loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Shimizu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yossarian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yossarian lands a leg kick that knocks Shimizu off balance momentarily.
Yossarian moves away from the strike by Shimizu.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shimizu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shimizu lands the left hand.
Shimizu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yossarian.
John Yossarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yossarian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shimizu throws a low kick, looking for Yossarian's leg but Yossarian calmly moves out of range.
Shimizu looks for the body kick but Yossarian saw that one coming.
Yossarian connects with a leg kick. Shimizu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shimizu ducks right into an uppercut from Yossarian.
Yossarian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yossarian moves away.
Shimizu lands with a kick to the temple. Yossarian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Shimizu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shimizu throws the left hand but Yossarian avoids the punch easily.
Shimizu scores with a jab.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yossarian moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Yossarian as he connects with a hook.
Shimizu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Yossarian throws the kick towards the body but Shimizu avoids it.
Shimizu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yossarian.
Shimizu feints a counter leg kick.
Shimizu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yossarian. That one must have hurt.
Yossarian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws out a leg kick but Shimizu moves out of range and Yossarian only half commits.
Yossarian tries to land a leg kick but Shimizu saw it coming and moves away.
Yossarian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.
Yossarian takes one to the side of the head.
Yossarian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Shimizu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Shimizu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Shimizu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yossarian throws a sloppy body shot
and Shimizu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yossarian.
Yossarian connects with a crisp jab.
Shimizu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yossarian avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Yossarian misses with a head kick.
Shimizu connects with a body shot.
Shimizu cracks a nice hook into Yossarian's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Shimizu.
Yossarian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
An inside leg kick lands from Yossarian.
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!
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Shimizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yossarian circles away.
Yossarian blocks a leg kick.
Yossarian takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Yossarian tries a head kick but it misses.
Yossarian with a jab.
Yossarian defending well as Shimizu loads up on a big left hand.
Shimizu misses with a hook.
Yossarian scores with a decent looking hook.
Yossarian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Shimizu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yossarian avoids the body shot from Shimizu.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Shimizu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yossarian.
Yossarian misses with a low kick.
Shimizu throws the kick towards the body but Yossarian avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yossarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yossarian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shimizu moves out of range of the body kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian misses with a looping left.
Yossarian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Yossarian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yossarian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yossarian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yossarian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yossarian lands a jab.
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Shimizu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yossarian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shimizu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yossarian throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Yossarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimizu.
Shimizu is looking to slow Yossarian down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Yossarian.
Good work by Shimizu as he checks the leg kick.
Yossarian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shimizu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yossarian scores with a jab to the body.
Shimizu misses with a hook. Yossarian ducked under it nicely.
Shimizu scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shimizu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yossarian. Yossarian obviously looking to wear him down.
Yossarian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Yossarian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shimizu is fending him off so far but Yossarian persists. Nope, Shimizu circles away and we're back to standing.
Yossarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Yossarian.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yossarian lands a leg kick that knocks Shimizu off balance momentarily.
Yossarian cracks Shimizu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
Yossarian throws a push kick but Shimizu slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Yossarian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shimizu tries to clinch but Yossarian moves out of range.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Yossarian.
Shimizu checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
Yossarian checks a low kick from Shimizu.
Yossarian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yossarian works Shimizu's body with a nice hook.
Yossarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yossarian throws a leg kick
and Shimizu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yossarian swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shimizu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Yossarian scores with a jab. Shimizu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimizu misses the target.
Shimizu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yossarian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yossarian is looking to score with low kicks.
Shimizu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yossarian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shimizu tests Yossarian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yossarian looks to land a body kick but Shimizu moved away.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. Yossarian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yossarian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Yossarian.
John Yossarian is winning the standup battle so far.
Yossarian misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yossarian.
Yossarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimizu can do to turn this around?
Shimizu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yossarian is looking to land body kicks.
Shimizu throws a head kick but Yossarian moves out of range. #T3#
Yossarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yossarian misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Yossarian moves out of range easily.
Yossarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Shimizu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yossarian.
Yossarian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yossarian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimizu lands with a hook. Yossarian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shimizu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yossarian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu scores with a jab.
Yossarian swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yossarian throws a leg kick which misses Shimizu's front leg but catches the back leg as Shimizu tries to avoid it.
Shimizu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yossarian is able to avoid easily.
Shimizu throws out a leg kick but Yossarian moves out of range and Shimizu only half commits.
Shimizu throws a low kick but Yossarian avoids it.
Shimizu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu blocks a head kick by Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut. Yossarian saw that one coming.
Yossarian scores with a nice head shot.
Shimizu scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Yossarian.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yossarian manages to avoid it.
Yossarian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yossarian misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shimizu to counter with a crisp jab.
Yossarian throws a leg kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yossarian.
Shimizu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yossarian throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimizu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu wants to land a leg kick but Yossarian is out of range.
Yossarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shimizu swings for the body but Yossarian moves out of range.
Shimizu looks to land a right hand but Yossarian moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Yossarian dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yossarian lands with a kick to the temple. Shimizu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yossarian throws a shot from downtown. Shimizu moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Yossarian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yossarian.
Shimizu scores with a leg kick.
Shimizu fakes the leg kick and cracks Yossarian in the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yossarian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shimizu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yossarian has got the better of the exchanges.
Yossarian connects with a right hand. Shimizu shakes it off.
Yossarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.
Yossarian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yossarian lands a front kick.
Yossarian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shimizu throws out the jab.
Shimizu throws the left hand but Yossarian avoids the punch easily.
Yossarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimizu moves out of range of the body kick.
Yossarian lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yossarian is looking to slow Shimizu down with leg kicks.
Yossarian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shimizu moves out of range as Yossarian strikes.#T1#
Yossarian misses with a kick to the body.
Shimizu clobbers Yossarian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Shimizu.
Yossarian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yossarian is looking to land body kicks.
Yossarian ducks under a wild hook from Shimizu.
Yossarian avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Yossarian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yossarian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yossarian scores with a leg kick.
Shimizu stuns Yossarian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shimizu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yossarian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shimizu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yossarian throws a chopping leg kick but Shimizu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Shimizu misses with a looping right.
Shimizu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Shimizu blocks the low kick.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Yossarian misses its intended target.
Yossarian throws a wild body kick that Shimizu sees coming a mile off.
Yossarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to clinch up.
Shimizu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shimizu misses the shot to the body.
Yossarian tries a low kick but Shimizu avoids it.
Yossarian throws a head kick that misses
and Shimizu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shimizu.
Shimizu 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.
Shimizu checks a leg kick.
A jab from Shimizu finds it's way through Yossarian's defenses.
Yossarian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimizu.
Yossarian tried to counter with a leg kick but Shimizu avoided it.#T3#
Yossarian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yossarian tries to bum rush Shimizu with a series of wild strikes but Shimizu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shimizu connects with a body shot that sends Yossarian's belly button to the back.
Shimizu throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Yossarian is rocked!
Shimizu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yossarian throws out the jab.
Oh Yossarian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shimizu throws a head kick but Yossarian moves out of range.
Yossarian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shimizu.
Yossarian seems to have got his legs back now.
Yossarian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shimizu. Shimizu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimizu defending well as Yossarian loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Yossarian misses the target.
Shimizu takes a swing at Yossarian's ribcage but misses.
Yossarian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Yossarian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yossarian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yossarian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yossarian throws a head kick but Shimizu moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yossarian. Shimizu shrugs it off though.
Yossarian scores with a push kick.
A low kick from Yossarian misses
and Shimizu counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Yossarian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yossarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimizu moves away.
Shimizu avoids the body shot from Yossarian.
Yossarian backing away here, and Shimizu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch but Yossarian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yossarian works the jab nicely.
Shimizu throws a push kick but Yossarian slaps the foot to one side.
Shimizu moves away from the strike by Yossarian.
Yossarian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yossarian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shimizu's head backwards.
Yuya Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yossarian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shimizu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yossarian's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Yossarian.
Shimizu misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimizu throws a push kick but Yossarian slaps the foot to one side.
Shimizu throws a body punch but Yossarian moves out of range.
Yossarian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Yossarian.
Well Yossarian 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Yossarian!
During a confident post fight interview, John Yossarian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AD348: Birdo
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1#
Cade tries to clinch up.
Cade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut
and Cade counters with a two punch combo.
Shimizu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Cade.
Cade 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.
Cade lands with a shot to the body.
Cade connects with the punch.
Shimizu lands with an overhand left.
Cade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shimizu takes one on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danga de danga de dang - Cade scores with a four punch combination!
Shimizu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shimizu backs up against the cage.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Cade moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Cade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cade throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Cade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carver Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
Cade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cade feints and then cracks Shimizu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shimizu down.
Shimizu lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Good exchange - Shimizu coming out on top.
Cade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimizu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cade somewhat.
Cade misses the shot to the body.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cade.
Shimizu tried to counter with a leg kick but Cade avoided it.
Cade jabs Shimizu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shimizu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimizu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Cade looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Cade stuns Shimizu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cade checks a leg kick.
Shimizu throws a hook to the side of Cade's head but Cade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shimizu tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimizu shoots for a takedown but Cade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Cade gets the takedown into side control.
Shimizu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shimizu regains half guard.
Cade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shimizu's head.
Cade thows a huge punch but Shimizu dodges it nicely.
Cade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shimizu tries to kick Cade off but Cade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shimizu keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cade drops an elbow to the side of Shimizu's head.
Shimizu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cade is trying to control the action in half guard but Shimizu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shimizu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shimizu tries to get to full guard but Cade has control of the leg.
Shimizu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cade.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shimizu counters with a three punch combo that has Cade backing up. Cade nods at Shimizu to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Cade.#TD2#
Cade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cade wants to pass to mount but Shimizu is defending the position.
Shimizu is looking to control Cade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shimizu avoid being mounted?
Shimizu is refusing to be controlled, as Cade sits in half guard.
Shimizu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carver Cade dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cade.
Cade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shimizu doesn't seem bothered though.
Cade tries to work over Shimizu's front leg with a kick but Shimizu checks it.
Cade looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Shimizu darts in looking for a takedown but Cade gets double underhooks and turns Shimizu into the cage.
Cade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shimizu defends well and Cade ends up having to push Shimizu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cade connects with a solid leg kick.
Shimizu lands a head shot.
A big left from Cade misses.
Good shot there by Shimizu.
Cade stuffs the takedown attempt from Shimizu. Shimizu gets slowly back to his feet.
Shimizu throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cade misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Cade tenderised Shimizu's leg. Shimizu is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Shimizu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Cade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shimizu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuya Shimizu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cade thows a leg kick but Shimizu checks it
and Shimizu counters with a left and a right that stings Cade.
Cade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimizu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shimizu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shimizu throws a leg kick but Cade checks it.
Carver Cade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Cade - just one landing.
Cade misses with a looping right.
Cade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shimizu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Shimizu.
Cade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shimizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Cade circles away.
Cade throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu cracks Cade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cade swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range. #T2#
Cade looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Cade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cade tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimizu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cade lands with a good body shot.
Shimizu misses with a takedown attempt - Cade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Cade circles away.
Cade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Cade counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shimizu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shimizu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimizu, not yet.
Cade postures up in Shimizu's guard and throws a big left but Shimizu blocks it.
Cade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shimizu's guard. #T3#
Cade is looking to stall here but Shimizu recovers full guard.
Cade wants to control from the top but Shimizu keeps moving.
Carver Cade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cade looking to pass the guard.
Shimizu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cade trying to control but Shimizu is working from the bottom.
Shimizu controls Cade momentarily but Cade frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cade trying to control but Shimizu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shimizu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimizu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shimizu.
Shimizu checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick from Shimizu lands but Cade takes it in his stride.
Cade misses with a body shot.
Cade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cade takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
Cade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cade connects with the punch.
Cade looks to throw the jab but Shimizu is out of range. #CL#
Shimizu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cade, pushing him back against the cage.
Cade struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimizu controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carver Cade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shimizu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cade shoots in but no luck this time.
Shimizu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shimizu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cade can pounce on him.
Cade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shimizu scores with a nice strike.
Shimizu lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut
and Cade counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cade. Shimizu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimizu blocks a low kick nicely.
Shimizu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shimizu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cade can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cade digs a good body shot into Shimizu's ribs.#CL#
Shimizu gets a clinch. #T1#
Shimizu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Shimizu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cade misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimizu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cade.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shimizu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cade scores with a shoulder strike.
Cade has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
Cade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shimizu stalling in the clinch but Cade improves position.
Cade throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Cade gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimizu keeping moving, preventing Cade from controlling successfully.
Shimizu wants to sweep here but Cade controlling him for the moment.
Yuya Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carver Cade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cade being controlled here momentarily.
Cade slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cade with a nice head shot there.
Cade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shimizu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Cade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shimizu. That one must have hurt.
A leg kick checked by Shimizu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cade. Shimizu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimizu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shimizu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Shimizu.
Shimizu cracks Cade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shimizu cracks Cade with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Shimizu moves into range and clinches up with Cade.
Shimizu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shimizu's elbow.
Cade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shimizu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuya Shimizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carver Cade.
Shimizu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Cade prevents a body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cade blocks an uppercut.
Shimizu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shimizu can't break the clinch.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Cade controls the action.
Shimizu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shimizu is looking to control Cade's arms but Cade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shimizu has his back to the cage.
Yuya Shimizu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shimizu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shimizu's efforts to push away.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Cade avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuya Shimizu.
I think Cade has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carver Cade!
A relieved looking Carver Cade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AD340: Lighthouse
Date: Mar 20, 2016

#R1#
Shimizu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosaddegh moves away.
Shimizu tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimizu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mosaddegh throws a low kick, looking for Shimizu's leg but Shimizu calmly moves out of range.
Shimizu misses with a looping right.
Mohsen Mosaddegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimizu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but Shimizu blocks it.
Mosaddegh ducks under a wild hook from Shimizu.
Mosaddegh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab by Shimizu.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosaddegh moves away.
Mosaddegh cracks Shimizu with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Mosaddegh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mosaddegh darts in trying to clinch
and Shimizu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimizu scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
A jab from Mosaddegh misses. #CL2#
Shimizu clinches with his opponent.
Mosaddegh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shimizu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Shimizu.
Shimizu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shimizu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mosaddegh prevents a body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to work over Mosaddegh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimizu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mosaddegh lands an uppercut.
Mosaddegh has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mosaddegh controls his hands.
Mosaddegh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mosaddegh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mosaddegh lands a left hand.
Shimizu misses with some punches. #T2#
Mosaddegh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shimizu or not.
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!
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Mosaddegh avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Mosaddegh lands with a light punch inside.
Mosaddegh scores with a shot to the side of Shimizu's head.
Shimizu prevents a body shot from Mosaddegh.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Mosaddegh avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Mosaddegh blocking some punches.
Mosaddegh lands with a left to the head.
Mosaddegh misses with some punches.
Mosaddegh scores with a shoulder strike.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Mosaddegh controlling the action here for a moment.
Mosaddegh struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimizu controls his hands.
I was talking to Mosaddegh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shimizu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mosaddegh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Shimizu breaks the clinch.
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mosaddegh moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Mosaddegh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimizu or perhaps it was just good defense by Mosaddegh, which made it look bad.
Shimizu digs a good hook to Mosaddegh's body.
Shimizu throws a hook but Mosaddegh avoids it easily.
Shimizu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mosaddegh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shimizu slips a jab from Mosaddegh.
Shimizu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Mosaddegh circles away.
Mosaddegh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shimizu at a distance.
Shimizu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mosaddegh lands a body shot.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Mosaddegh moves out of range easily.
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!
Shimizu misses with a hook
letting Mosaddegh counter with a right hand.
Shimizu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shimizu shoots in and drives through. Mosaddegh sprawls well.#T4#
Shimizu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mosaddegh is looking to counter the offense by Shimizu and move into the clinch.
Shimizu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
Mosaddegh takes one to the side of the head.
Shimizu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shimizu wants to clinch up but Mosaddegh keeps it at a distance.
Mosaddegh tries to counter by clinching up but Shimizu breaks away and moves out of range.
Mosaddegh moves out of range as Shimizu throws a body kick.
Mosaddegh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mosaddegh thuds his right hand into Shimizu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shimizu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shimizu lands a nice hook to Mosaddegh's body. Mosaddegh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mosaddegh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shimizu throws a jab but it's blocked by Mosaddegh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mosaddegh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimizu.
Mosaddegh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mohsen Mosaddegh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimizu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mosaddegh is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Shimizu like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Shimizu from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsen Mosaddegh!
Mohsen Mosaddegh retains his featherweight title!
Mohsen Mosaddegh spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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