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Event:
Bushido 23: Champion Path
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Shinamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shinamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira tries to counter by clinching up but Shinamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Shinamoto avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Shinamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Oliveira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuo Shinamoto.
Shinamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shinamoto's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shinamoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shinamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Shinamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shinamoto somewhat.
Oliveira takes a swing at Shinamoto's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliveira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shinamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinamoto off to one side.
Shinamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Oliveira drops Shinamoto with a beautiful combination! Shinamoto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oliveira is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Shinamoto is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tatsuo Shinamoto has been cut.
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!
Oliveira is stalking Shinamoto. Shinamoto circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Oliveira, and it's lights out! Shinamoto really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Oliveira!
The defeated Tatsuo Shinamoto had this to say: '(through translator) We had a gameplan, it didn't work. Our opponent was very tough.'.
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Event:
B20: Fitzpatrick vs Vinicius 2
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Shinamoto tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson winds up and cracks Shinamoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shinamoto wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Shinamoto gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shinamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shinamoto pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#
It looks like Tatsuo Shinamoto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Shinamoto is keeping the position.
Shinamoto is adopting a defensive guard.
Shinamoto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shinamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Shinamoto wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Shinamoto trying to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Shinamoto is working from the bottom.
Shinamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Shinamoto looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Shinamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Shinamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shinamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Shinamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Shinamoto trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shinamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shinamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Shinamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shinamoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Shinamoto pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shinamoto prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is trying to control but Shinamoto passes into side control!
Shinamoto is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Shinamoto working away.
Shinamoto controls the position.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is not content to let Shinamoto control the position.
Johnson tries to bench press Shinamoto off him but Shinamoto keeps the position. #T4#
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson is letting Shinamoto control him for a moment.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shinamoto's best efforts.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Shinamoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Shinamoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shinamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Johnson 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.
Shinamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shinamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinamoto forces his way into half guard.
Shinamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinamoto is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shinamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Johnson tries to roll over but Shinamoto keeps him under control.
Shinamoto trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Shinamoto works his way into side control.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Shinamoto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shinamoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Shinamoto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson is not content to let Shinamoto control the position. #T2#
Shinamoto staying calm.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to buck Shinamoto off but Shinamoto is having none of it.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shinamoto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shinamoto wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shinamoto. What's that going to do exactly?
Shinamoto controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Shinamoto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Shinamoto looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Shinamoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is not content to let Shinamoto control the position.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shinamoto passes to full mount!
Shinamoto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shinamoto prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinamoto controlling from mount.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Shinamoto maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuo Shinamoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut.
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#
Shinamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Shinamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shinamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Shinamoto's legs - danger averted.
Johnson trying to control but Shinamoto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shinamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shinamoto wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shinamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shinamoto sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Shinamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson wants to control but Shinamoto is keeping him busy.
Shinamoto is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Shinamoto is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Johnson frees his head nicely. Oh but Shinamoto has switched to an armbar! Johnson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tatsuo Shinamoto!
A victorious Tatsuo Shinamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
B16: Champions Collide
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Shinamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Shinamoto rushes Odds and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Odds.
Odds lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Tatsuo Shinamoto has been cut.
Shinamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Odds lands a nice elbow.
Odds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Odds.
Nice elbow from Odds. #CUT2#
Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut is getting worse.
Shinamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odds lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shinamoto tries to pull guard but Odds forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Shinamoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Odds lands an elbow just above Shinamoto 's eye. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tatsuo Shinamoto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Evan Odds!
During a confident post fight interview, Evan Odds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tatsuo Shinamoto was interviewed post fight and said '(through translator) We had a gameplan, it didn't work. Our opponent was very tough.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Shinamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bolton.
Bolton throws a series of strikes that have Shinamoto backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Tatsuo Shinamoto has been cut.
Bolton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Shinamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shinamoto is taking a breather. Bolton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shinamoto trying to mount his opponent but Bolton defends it.
Shinamoto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bolton!
Shinamoto blocks Bolton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Bolton taking shots to the head.
Bolton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bolton is looking for a sweep. Shinamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolton is trying to control but Shinamoto manages to pass to mount!
Shinamoto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bolton is holding on tight.
Shinamoto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Shinamoto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shinamoto looking to control but Bolton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shinamoto lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Bolton holds on to Shinamoto as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinamoto lands with some strikes.
Shinamoto controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Shinamoto wants to finish this one by submission but Bolton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shinamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinamoto looking to control but Bolton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Shinamoto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shinamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolton tries to lock up and control but Shinamoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bolton is looking to get to half guard.
Bolton wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Bolton right now.
Bolton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinamoto on the ground.
Bolton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Shinamoto has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bolton! Can he survive? No! He's out! Shinamoto gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatsuo Shinamoto!
Tatsuo Shinamoto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Shinamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Huber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shinamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huber throws a sloppy head kick and Shinamoto moves out of range easily.
Huber could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shinamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shinamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Huber blocks a head kick by Shinamoto.
Huber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shinamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shinamoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinamoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Huber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shinamoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shinamoto is looking to chop away at Huber's legs.
Shinamoto throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Huber counters by moving into the clinch.
Shinamoto trying to stall but Huber improves his position.
#T1#
Huber has Shinamoto pushed against the cage.
Shinamoto tries to stall but Huber uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Huber can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Huber tries to pull guard but Shinamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Huber drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber jumps guard but Shinamoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huber is trying to pull guard but Shinamoto has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shinamoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Huber.#TD#
Huber decides to pull guard.
Shinamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shinamoto cracks Huber with a solid left hand.#T3#
Shinamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shinamoto forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Shinamoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shinamoto prevents Huber from improving his position.
Shinamoto is taking a breather. Huber says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Huber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinamoto on the ground.#T4#
Shinamoto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shinamoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Shinamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shinamoto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinamoto fails to advance to Huber's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuo Shinamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shinamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Huber counters by moving into the clinch.
Shinamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huber is stalling here.
Shinamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shinamoto is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Huber manages to pull guard.
Shinamoto wants to control from the top but Huber keeps moving. #T1#
Shinamoto is pushing down on Huber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huber is fighting to maintain full guard but Shinamoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shinamoto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinamoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shinamoto throwing shots but Huber is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shinamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Huber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huber wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Shinamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huber is just riding it out for now. Shinamoto eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shinamoto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Huber defend it? Shinamoto steps over the head and cranks it - Huber is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shinamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatsuo Shinamoto!
Tatsuo Shinamoto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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