Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFC SYNDICATE 6
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Shigochiyo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shigochiyo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shigochiyo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Santos swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Dos Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shigochiyo to the mat! Shigochiyo manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shigochiyo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dos Santos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shigochiyo pulls down on the head and he's put Dos Santos to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teshima Shigochiyo!
An out of breath Teshima Shigochiyo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Darren Dos Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't like the fight but took it anyway because I'm a warrior and it was the first fight on a new deal. We'll be back. I look forward to what's next. Thank you to Conquer and Big Chief Nutrition. (Translated by Julio Maia from Portuguese)'.

Event: BFC SYNDICATE 5
Date: Nov 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Shigochiyo ducks down to avoid it.
Shigochiyo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shigochiyo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Shigochiyo feints the counter takedown.
Merel slaps away a takedown attempt from Shigochiyo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merel is looking to counter punch.
Merel loads up on a big right hand but Shigochiyo slips the punch.
Merel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo tries for a takedown but Merel circles away easily
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Shigochiyo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shigochiyo misses with a takedown attempt
and Merel counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthony Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teshima Shigochiyo.#KD#
Merel drops Shigochiyo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shigochiyo looks back up at him and smiles so Merel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Shigochiyo is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Merel! Shigochiyo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Merel!
An out of breath Anthony Merel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFC 23:Butcher vs. Matsuzaka 2
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shigochiyo defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Shigochiyo shoots in but no luck this time.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Shigochiyo was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shigochiyo dives in for a single leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Shigochiyo manages to avoid it.
Shigochiyo misses with a takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teshima Shigochiyo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Shigochiyo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Itzpapalotltotec 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. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to clinch but Shigochiyo is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigochiyo.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a head shot.
Shigochiyo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec does it's job there.#T2##CL#
Itzpapalotltotec drives through and clinches with Shigochiyo against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Itzpapalotltotec's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Shigochiyo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but Shigochiyo is controlling well.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Shigochiyo is keeping busy. #T3##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo wants to work for an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but Shigochiyo is controlling well. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is working for a submission of some sort.
Itzpapalotltotec is controlling Shigochiyo's trapped leg to prevent Shigochiyo from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo trying to control the action but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec 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#
Itzpapalotltotec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo misses with a combination
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Shigochiyo's head but Shigochiyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shigochiyo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shigochiyo ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Shigochiyo with the counter takedown but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Itzpapalotltotec gets caught napping as Shigochiyo dives in and scores a takedown. Itzpapalotltotec manages to retain guard.
Shigochiyo stays in close to Itzpapalotltotec's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Shigochiyo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Itzpapalotltotec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shigochiyo has managed to get both his arms back between Itzpapalotltotec's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec pulls Shigochiyo in close to his closed guard and prevents Shigochiyo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving. #SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shigochiyo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Itzpapalotltotec looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Itzpapalotltotec looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Itzpapalotltotec! #REVR##T2#
Shigochiyo is being controlled here.
Shigochiyo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec swings around for an armbar but Shigochiyo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Shigochiyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Itzpapalotltotec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shigochiyo is fighting to break Itzpapalotltotec's control of his arms but Itzpapalotltotec is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Shigochiyo 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.
Itzpapalotltotec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for a guillotine here but Shigochiyo defends easily. #SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shigochiyo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shigochiyo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Itzpapalotltotec controls Shigochiyo momentarily but Shigochiyo frees himself.
Shigochiyo looking to sit in guard and control but Itzpapalotltotec gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Itzpapalotltotec wanted to stand there but Shigochiyo had control of the position.
Itzpapalotltotec slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigochiyo can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Itzpapalotltotec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shigochiyo, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Itzpapalotltotec works Shigochiyo's body with a nice hook.
Shigochiyo misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Shigochiyo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shigochiyo lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Itzpapalotltotec looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Itzpapalotltotec looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Itzpapalotltotec! #REVR##SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Itzpapalotltotec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the action but Shigochiyo is working from the bottom.
Shigochiyo is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Shigochiyo is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Shigochiyo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shigochiyo keeps working.
Shigochiyo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take a breather but Shigochiyo is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to his feet.
Shigochiyo wants to get back to full guard but Itzpapalotltotec has mounted him!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shigochiyo tries to hold on but Itzpapalotltotec postures up.#SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shigochiyo has worked his arm free - good work by Shigochiyo! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Itzpapalotltotec controls the position. #SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec swings around for an armbar but Shigochiyo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shigochiyo is fighting to break Itzpapalotltotec's control of his arms but Itzpapalotltotec is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Itzpapalotltotec, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
After winning the bout, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFC HARDCORE 4
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a hook to the side of Shigochiyo's head but Shigochiyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shigochiyo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Case lands a nice hook to Shigochiyo's body. Shigochiyo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Case.
Case fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shigochiyo on the side of the head.
Shigochiyo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Case loads up on a big right hand but Shigochiyo slips the punch.
Shigochiyo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shigochiyo shoots in but no luck this time.
Shigochiyo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
The fighters circling - Case throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shigochiyo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Case.
Justin Case is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Case throws a right and a left that Shigochiyo avoids nicely.
Shigochiyo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Case scores with the left hand. Shigochiyo knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Case closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Case misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Case.
A left hand lands to the body for Case.
Shigochiyo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teshima Shigochiyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Shigochiyo is looking for a takedown.
Case throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Case.
Shigochiyo blocking some punches.
Case makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Case doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Case tries a body shot but Shigochiyo blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shigochiyo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Case is defending well.
Case lands with a left to the head.
Case lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shigochiyo backwards.
Case stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Case has a couple of punches blocked by Shigochiyo. #T3#
Come on Shigochiyo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Case lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Case lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Case tries to throw a body punch but Shigochiyo avoids it by throwing Case back against the cage.
Case scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shigochiyo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Case gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Case misses with some punches.
Case throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Case.
Case lands a body punch.
Case tries to work over Shigochiyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Case lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shigochiyo is breathing heavily.
Case gets through Shigochiyo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shigochiyo backwards.
Shigochiyo is trying to drag Case to the mat but Case just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Case lands a body shot.
Case tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigochiyo's elbow.
Shigochiyo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Case throws a leg kick #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shigochiyo being controlled here momentarily.
Case keeping moving, preventing Shigochiyo from controlling successfully.
Case has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shigochiyo is really struggling to control Case but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case can't keep his opponent in guard - Shigochiyo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Shigochiyo prevents Case from improving his position.
Case felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Case is not content to let Shigochiyo control the position.#SUB#
Case is defending against the submission attempts here by Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo trying to control the action but Case is working from the bottom.
Case is controlling Shigochiyo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Case can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Case is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Case defends the submission attempt.
Case is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##SUB#
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Case is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Case has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shigochiyo is just content to waste time from the top position. Case takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Case really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shigochiyo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shigochiyo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Case dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shigochiyo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
Shigochiyo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Case should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shigochiyo has tightened it up now! Case should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teshima Shigochiyo!
A very excited looking Teshima Shigochiyo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFC Syndicate 3
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shigochiyo as he avoids it easily.
Shigochiyo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shigochiyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Funster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shigochiyo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shigochiyo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Funster is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Shigochiyo wants to control but Funster is keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funster pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Funster tries to stand and escape but Shigochiyo is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funster is defended easily by Shigochiyo.
Funster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chubby Funster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funster misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Shigochiyo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Funster's guard.#T2#
Funster keeping moving, preventing Shigochiyo from controlling successfully.
Shigochiyo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funster keeping moving, preventing Shigochiyo from controlling successfully.
Shigochiyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funster's guard.
Funster tries to kick Shigochiyo off but Shigochiyo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Funster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funster is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold.
Funster looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura but Funster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shigochiyo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Funster is defending against the submission attempts here by Shigochiyo. #SUB2#
Funster is defending against the submission attempts here by Shigochiyo. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funster is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teshima Shigochiyo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Funster shoots for a double leg takedown but Shigochiyo sprawls well. He's pushed Funster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Shigochiyo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Funster's half guard.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura but Funster is defending well. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Funster still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Funster has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shigochiyo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo can't do much from the bottom here.
Teshima Shigochiyo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shigochiyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funster wants to stand but Shigochiyo is controlling his arm.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shigochiyo is trying to get back to half guard.
Funster wants to stand but Shigochiyo is controlling his arm.
Shigochiyo looks to move to half guard but instead Funster has passed into mount! Damn!
Shigochiyo working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Funster is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Shigochiyo is trying desperately to improve position.
Shigochiyo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Funster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Funster has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chubby Funster will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shigochiyo tries for a takedown but Funster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funster or perhaps it was just good defense by Shigochiyo, which made it look bad.
Funster fails to land the takedown.
Shigochiyo slaps away a takedown attempt from Funster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shigochiyo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Funster defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chubby Funster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigochiyo stuffs the takedown attempt from Funster. Funster gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Shigochiyo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funster tries to kick Shigochiyo off in order to stand up. Shigochiyo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Shigochiyo stalls from top position.
Shigochiyo is looking to take a break and control but Funster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shigochiyo taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Shigochiyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funster keeps working.
Funster is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shigochiyo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Funster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Shigochiyo swings around for an armbar but Funster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shigochiyo's guard.
Shigochiyo has a closed guard, preventing Funster from standing up. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking for a triangle but Funster pushes his legs off easily.
Funster tries to stand but Shigochiyo is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funster defends well.
Funster tries to stand but Shigochiyo is controlling from the bottom.
Shigochiyo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funster is looking to stand up but Shigochiyo won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teshima Shigochiyo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shigochiyo 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teshima Shigochiyo!
Our winner, Teshima Shigochiyo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Shigochiyo's shoulder, as Shigochiyo tries to avoid the shot.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah wants to clinch but Shigochiyo slips to the side#TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarlah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shigochiyo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Shigochiyo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarlah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah trying to control here. #T1#
Tarlah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shigochiyo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tarlah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shigochiyo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shigochiyo looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tarlah looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tarlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tarlah trying to control but Shigochiyo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Shigochiyo looking for a guillotine here but Tarlah defends easily.
Tarlah passes Shigochiyo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarlah pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shigochiyo won't allow Tarlah to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shigochiyo wants to sweep but Tarlah has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod.
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#
Shigochiyo circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Shigochiyo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarlah's guard.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving. #SUB#
Shigochiyo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarlah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarlah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarlah! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shigochiyo gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shigochiyo looking for subs from the bottom but Tarlah mounts him!#T1#
Tarlah controlling the pace for now.
Shigochiyo is squirming around, avoiding Tarlah's attempts to control the action.
Balink Tarlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarlah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tarlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shigochiyo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shigochiyo is working hard here to advance position.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tarlah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shigochiyo is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shigochiyo tries to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shigochiyo wants to hold on but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shigochiyo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tarlah lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarlah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigochiyo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah lands with an uppercut that bounces Shigochiyo off the cage and back into range.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch but Shigochiyo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shigochiyo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown attempt from Shigochiyo. Shigochiyo gets slowly back to his feet.
Shigochiyo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlah throws out the jab. #CL2#
Tarlah has closed the distance and engaged Shigochiyo in a clinch.
Shigochiyo has been working on his balance at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tarlah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah lands a nice elbow.
Tarlah will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shigochiyo up against the cage.#TD#
Tarlah is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shigochiyo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tarlah to the mat. Tarlah regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Tarlah has his feet on Shigochiyo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tarlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shigochiyo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shigochiyo shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Shigochiyo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Shigochiyo tries to keep at a distance but Tarlah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tarlah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tarlah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shigochiyo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tarlah can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teshima Shigochiyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Shigochiyo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tarlah content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shigochiyo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shigochiyo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tarlah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shigochiyo up against the cage.
Tarlah throws a punch but it's blocked by Shigochiyo. #T3#
Tarlah is pressed up against the cage. Shigochiyo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarlah down to the mat. Tarlah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shigochiyo looks to land a right hand but Tarlah moved out of range.
Shigochiyo staying out of range there.
Shigochiyo staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shigochiyo dives in for a single leg takedown but Tarlah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shigochiyo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlah misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shigochiyo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarlah, which made it look bad. #T4#
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shigochiyo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlah is looking to clinch but Shigochiyo is avoiding it.
Tarlah throws a looping overhand right but Shigochiyo ducks down to avoid it.
Tarlah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Shigochiyo circles away and keeps his distance.
Shigochiyo goes for a double leg but Tarlah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarlah continues to drive forward.
Shigochiyo throws a lazy right hand but Tarlah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shigochiyo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shigochiyo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tarlah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shigochiyo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Tarlah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shigochiyo, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Tarlah is trying to break the clinch but Shigochiyo is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balink Tarlah really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Shigochiyo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarlah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shigochiyo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tarlah moves in looking to clinch but Shigochiyo pushes him off.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarlah misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Tarlah pushes Shigochiyo off and gets back to his feet.
Tarlah misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tarlah!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shigochiyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlah keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Shigochiyo 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.
Shigochiyo controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura but Tarlah is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarlah is looking to control Shigochiyo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Tarlah is controlling Shigochiyo's trapped leg to prevent Shigochiyo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo 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.
Tarlah is staying active underneath Shigochiyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Tarlah gets back to full guard.
Shigochiyo passes Tarlah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Shigochiyo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarlah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Tarlah is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teshima Shigochiyo had his way with Balink Tarlah in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Tarlah swings for the body but Shigochiyo moves out of range.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Shigochiyo keeps it at a distance.
Tarlah throws a right and a left that Shigochiyo avoids nicely.
Tarlah wants to clinch up but Shigochiyo keeps it at a distance.
Shigochiyo tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlah is quick to defend against it.
Tarlah wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tarlah closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shigochiyo is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tarlah tries to clinch up.
Shigochiyo feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Tarlah moves into the clinch successfully.
Tarlah is trying to force a seperation but Shigochiyo has the dominant position.
Shigochiyo is trying to drag Tarlah to the mat but Tarlah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tarlah is trying to push Shigochiyo away but Shigochiyo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tarlah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2#
Tarlah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlah throws a shot from downtown. Shigochiyo moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Tarlah misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tarlah enables Shigochiyo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tarlah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tarlah wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shigochiyo manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shigochiyo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarlah is staying active underneath Shigochiyo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarlah wants to get back to full guard but Shigochiyo has passed into side control.#SUB#
Shigochiyo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tarlah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shigochiyo but great work by Tarlah.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.#SU2#
Tarlah decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shigochiyo to his feet. #T4##CL2#
Tarlah gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tarlah breaks from the clinch.
Tarlah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shigochiyo feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah tries to clinch #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a shoot takedown. Tarlah fights it but they end up in guard.
Tarlah wants to sweep but no luck.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarlah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tarlah pulls Shigochiyo in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Balink Tarlah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rahl with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Shigochiyo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shigochiyo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahl wants to control from the top but Shigochiyo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahl defends it easily.
Rahl throws a strike but Shigochiyo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Rahl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Shigochiyo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Shigochiyo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rahl screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Shigochiyo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Teshima Shigochiyo!
Teshima Shigochiyo is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Teshima Shigochiyo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilchrist shoots in for a takedown but Shigochiyo shows good takedown defense.
Gilchrist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shigochiyo but Shigochiyo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gilchrist dives in for a single leg takedown but Shigochiyo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Gilchrist.
Shigochiyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilchrist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shigochiyo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gilchrist's guard.
Shigochiyo wants to control from the top but Gilchrist keeps moving.

Gilchrist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shigochiyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gilchrist looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shigochiyo passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilchrist looks to move to half guard but instead Shigochiyo has passed into mount! Damn!
Gilchrist is trying desperately to improve position.
Gilchrist regains half guard.

Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura but Gilchrist is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions.

Gilchrist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shigochiyo pulls his head out easily.
Gilchrist trying to control but Shigochiyo postures up.
Shigochiyo passes into side control, despite Gilchrist's attempt to control the position.
Gilchrist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shigochiyo is looking to take a break and control but Gilchrist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist seems a little lost for a moment, as Shigochiyo dominates the positioning.
Gilchrist manages to get back to half guard.

Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilchrist has managed to free his arm - good work.

Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Gilchrist defends the submission attempt.
Gilchrist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Gilchrist looking for submissions off his back.
Shigochiyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilchrist keeps working.

Gilchrist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shigochiyo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo avoids the attempt from Gilchrist to control.
Gilchrist has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Shigochiyo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gilchrist is now in Shigochiyo's guard. A big mistake from Shigochiyo there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teshima Shigochiyo dominated that 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.

Shigochiyo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gilchrist wants to get back to full guard.
Shigochiyo wants to free his trapped foot but Gilchrist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gilchrist wants to control but Shigochiyo passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilchrist looks to move to half guard but instead Shigochiyo has passed into mount! Damn!
Gilchrist working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shigochiyo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gilchrist has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shigochiyo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilchrist can do to turn this around?
Gilchrist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gilchrist is still trying to improve position.
Gilchrist tries to hold on but Shigochiyo pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilchrist is looking to escape.
Gilchrist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teshima Shigochiyo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shigochiyo looking to control but Gilchrist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gilchrist sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Shigochiyo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gilchrist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shigochiyo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilchrist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gilchrist is pressing down on Shigochiyo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gilchrist has an active guard here but Shigochiyo has managed to pass into half guard.
Gilchrist wants to control but Shigochiyo passes into side.
Gilchrist tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Shigochiyo seems content to control.

Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilchrist is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold.

Shigochiyo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teshima Shigochiyo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilchrist enables Shigochiyo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilchrist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Gilchrist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shigochiyo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shigochiyo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gilchrist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shigochiyo drops back looking for a leg! Gilchrist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilchrist manages to kick Shigochiyo off! Shigochiyo jumps back into Gilchrist's guard.
Gilchrist wants to control but Shigochiyo passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gilchrist actively working from the bottom here.
Gilchrist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shigochiyo is looking to take a break and control but Gilchrist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gilchrist actively working from the bottom here.

Shigochiyo seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gilchrist wants to get back to full guard.

Gilchrist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shigochiyo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gilchrist is squirming around, avoiding Shigochiyo's attempts to control the action.
Shigochiyo controlling from mount.
Gilchrist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Shigochiyo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gilchrist to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gilchrist shrugs it off.
Gilchrist regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here.

Gilchrist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gilchrist is defending against the submission attempts here by Shigochiyo.

Shigochiyo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gilchrist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shigochiyo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gilchrist defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teshima Shigochiyo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shigochiyo 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teshima Shigochiyo!
Teshima Shigochiyo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC KO 1 - Havoc vs Lima
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1#
Leopold lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shigochiyo backs up against the cage.
Leopold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leopold throws a hook but Shigochiyo avoids it easily.
Shigochiyo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Leopold clinches with his opponent.
Leopold tries to throw a body punch but Shigochiyo avoids it by throwing Leopold back against the cage.
Leopold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shigochiyo takes a shot to the head.
Shigochiyo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leopold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leopold stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Leopold.
Shigochiyo has Leopold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leopold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Shigochiyo looking to stall.
Leopold scores with a shoulder strike.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Leopold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.
Leopold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leopold stalling.
Leopold tries a body shot but Shigochiyo blocks it.
Shigochiyo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teshima Shigochiyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leopold lands a nice shot to the body.
Leopold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigochiyo's elbow.
Leopold slows down the pace here.
Leopold lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Leopold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Shigochiyo misses with a punch to the body.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shigochiyo is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Leopold as the two fighters clinch.
Leopold lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shigochiyo takes a shot to the head.
Leopold tries to work over Shigochiyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold lands a hook that snaps the head of Shigochiyo backwards. #T3#
Leopold lands with a short shot to the head.
Leopold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Leopold.
Leopold controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Leopold.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
A short left from Leopold.
A short left from Leopold.
Leopold scores with a hook to the body.
Leopold dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Leopold lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leopold takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leopold pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
Shigochiyo prevents a body shot from Leopold.
Shigochiyo is trying to maintain a safe position but Leopold gets an underhook and turns Shigochiyo into the cage.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold cracks Shigochiyo with a nice body shot.
Leopold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Leopold dominated that 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.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Leopold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shigochiyo doesn't seem phased though.
Leopold lands with a hook. Shigochiyo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Shigochiyo controls the action.
Leopold tries to work over Shigochiyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold has Shigochiyo pushed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Leopold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigochiyo's elbow.
Leopold scores with a shot to the side of Shigochiyo's head.
Leopold has Shigochiyo pushed against the cage.
Leopold works on Shigochiyo's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Leopold lands with a light punch inside.
Leopold cracks Shigochiyo with a nice body shot.
Leopold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shigochiyo takes a shot to the head.
Leopold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shigochiyo up against the cage.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Corbin Leopold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leopold is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shigochiyo.#T2#
Leopold lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leopold pushes Shigochiyo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leopold works on Shigochiyo's body with a couple of short punches.
Leopold taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leopold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leopold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leopold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leopold.
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!
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leopold scores with a hook to the body.
Shigochiyo blocks a body shot from Leopold. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leopold is pushing Shigochiyo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leopold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopold digs a right hand underneath Shigochiyo's ribcage. Shigochiyo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Leopold scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Leopold.
Leopold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Leopold.
Leopold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leopold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold scores with a hook to the body.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.
Leopold lands an uppercut.
Leopold lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Leopold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leopold lands with an uppercut that bounces Shigochiyo off the cage and back into range.
Leopold misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leopold!
Leopold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shigochiyo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leopold is holding Shigochiyo down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Shigochiyo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigochiyo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Shigochiyo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leopold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leopold struggling a bit here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leopold tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Shigochiyo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
I wouldn't like to be where Leopold is right now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Leopold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Leopold rushes Shigochiyo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leopold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shigochiyo backwards.
Leopold can't find room to land a body shot as Shigochiyo controls the action.
Leopold avoiding damage.
A short right from Leopold.
Leopold misses with a body punch. #T4#
Leopold tries to work over Shigochiyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopold misses with a punch to the body.
Leopold lands a nice uppercut.
Leopold is stalling here.
Leopold tries to throw a body punch but Shigochiyo avoids it by throwing Leopold back against the cage.
Leopold lands an uppercut.
Leopold displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shigochiyo up against the cage.
Shigochiyo is working for takedown but Leopold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbin Leopold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shigochiyo or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Leopold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leopold 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Leopold!

Event: HFC 5 - Rodrigues vs Larsson
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1##TD#
Lima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shigochiyo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shigochiyo's head.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shigochiyo keeps working.
Shigochiyo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shigochiyo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is stalling here. Shigochiyo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lima seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shigochiyo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shigochiyo working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima is not content to let Shigochiyo control the position.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shigochiyo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shigochiyo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima is trying to control Shigochiyo's posture but Shigochiyo avoids it. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shigochiyo's guard! Nice work there by Lima!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shigochiyo is trying to keep Lima in close. #T4##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo looking for a triangle here. Lima is fighting it but it looks tight! Shigochiyo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lima is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Teshima Shigochiyo!
Our winner, Teshima Shigochiyo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Grey vs Shigochiyo
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Grey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Grey misses.
Shigochiyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shigochiyo fails to land the takedown.
Jake Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teshima Shigochiyo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grey is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold.
Shigochiyo prevents Grey from standing back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Grey defends the submission attempt.
Grey is trying to stand back up but Shigochiyo is controlling him #SUB2#
Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Grey defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grey sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grey is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Shigochiyo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Teshima Shigochiyo!
During a confident post fight interview, Teshima Shigochiyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Alexander vs Tragedy
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Shigochiyo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abiht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abiht sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Shigochiyo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Abiht defend it? Shigochiyo steps over the head and cranks it - Abiht is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shigochiyo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teshima Shigochiyo!
During a confident post fight interview, Teshima Shigochiyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RRFC Challengers 21
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Bednarek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shigochiyo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bednarek closes the distance but Shigochiyo moves to the side #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bednarek is trying to escape back to his feet but Shigochiyo uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Shigochiyo has an Americana. Bednarek didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shigochiyo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shigochiyo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Teshima Shigochiyo!
Our winner, Teshima Shigochiyo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RRFC 18: Ford vs Foley
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Shigochiyo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Mitchell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Shigochiyo is working away.
Shigochiyo struggling a bit here.
Shigochiyo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shigochiyo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shigochiyo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Shigochiyo gets tackled into the cage by Mitchell. Mitchell maintains the clinch.
Shigochiyo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Shigochiyo.
Mitchell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mitchell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Shigochiyo controls the action. #TD#
Mitchell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Shigochiyo won't allow Mitchell to pass to mount.
Mitchell trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Mitchell is working for a kimura but Shigochiyo is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Mitchell slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
Shigochiyo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shigochiyo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Shigochiyo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Mitchell rushes Shigochiyo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shigochiyo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mitchell gets a clinch.
Mitchell pushes Shigochiyo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell has Shigochiyo pressed against the cage.
Shigochiyo slowing the pace effectively.
Mitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Shigochiyo avoids the damage to the body.
Shigochiyo takes a shot to the head.
Shigochiyo goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mitchell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shigochiyo wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shigochiyo is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Shigochiyo in a clinch.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Mitchell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mitchell not doing much here. #T3#
Mitchell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shigochiyo!
Mitchell controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shigochiyo for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell digs a good hook to Shigochiyo's body.
Shigochiyo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Shigochiyo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigochiyo can do to turn this around?
Mitchell 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.
We've been hearing that Mitchell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shigochiyo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mitchell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shigochiyo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mitchell in particular looking to stall.
Mitchell uses his free foot to push down on Shigochiyo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shigochiyo.
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shigochiyo can't escape the position. #T2#
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Shigochiyo is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Mitchell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shigochiyo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shigochiyo shrugs it off.
Shigochiyo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Mitchell continues to stall.#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.
Shigochiyo is trying desperately to improve position.
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Mitchell wants to finish this one by submission but Shigochiyo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mitchell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dope gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Dope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy body kick from Dope #TD#
and Shigochiyo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dope tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shigochiyo manages to move to mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Shigochiyo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dope manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Shigochiyo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dope really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shigochiyo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dope looks to move to half guard but instead Shigochiyo has passed into mount! Damn!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Shigochiyo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dope to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dope shrugs it off. #SUB#
Shigochiyo looking for a guillotine from mount but Dope is having none of it. #T1#
Dope is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Shigochiyo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dope has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shigochiyo looking to control but Dope is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Shigochiyo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dope manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dope tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Shigochiyo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Shigochiyo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dope has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dope is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dope is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shigochiyo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Dope is wriggling around trying to escape but Shigochiyo has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Dope taps out and Shigochiyo picks up the big win! Great work there by Shigochiyo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teshima Shigochiyo!
A relieved looking Teshima Shigochiyo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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