Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 266
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Darongo throws a leg kick
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Ronan Darongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Darongo with the inside leg kick.
Darongo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darongo misses with an uppercut.
Shima lunges at Darongo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darongo's hand.
Darongo misses with a body kick.
Shima takes a swing at Darongo's ribcage but misses.
Darongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darongo scores with a leg kick.
Darongo lands a nice shot that snaps Shima's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darongo throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darongo moves away.
Shima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darongo.#T1#
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Darongo circles away.
Darongo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darongo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darongo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Darongo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo misses with a wild combination.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Darongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shima's sensitive parts.
Shima misses with a hook. Darongo ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darongo.
Darongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darongo moves away from the strike by Shima.
Darongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Darongo misses with a leg kick.
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Darongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Darongo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Darongo does it's job there.
Darongo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darongo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shima tries to clinch but Darongo moves out of range. #T3#
Darongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Darongo throws a head kick that misses
and Darongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shima. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Darongo.
Darongo lands a body shot.
A cross from Darongo lands.
Darongo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darongo ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
A left lands for Darongo.
An inside leg kick lands from Darongo.
Darongo misses with a right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darongo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shima's sensitive parts.
Darongo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shima checks a leg kick.#T4#
Darongo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shima throws a hook but Darongo blocks it.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darongo.
Shima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darongo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Darongo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Ronan Darongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Darongo.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Darongo tenderised Shima's leg. Shima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darongo takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Darongo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shima avoids the head kick by Darongo.
Darongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Darongo with a hook.
Darongo lands a leg kick that knocks Shima off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a shot to the body.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darongo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Shima misses the body punch
and Darongo counters with a good low kick that Shima was not able to check.
Darongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Darongo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Darongo looks for the body kick but Shima saw that one coming.
Shima avoids the body shot from Darongo.
Shima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darongo staying out of range there.
Shima lands a jab.
Shima throws the left hand but Darongo avoids the punch easily.
Darongo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darongo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima cracks Darongo with an open hand slap.
Darongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Darongo.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and Darongo counters with a good low kick that Shima was not able to check.
Darongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darongo throws a shot to the body.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darongo slips under a jab.
Darongo thumps Shima with a low kick.
Darongo thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Darongo looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima backing away here, and Darongo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darongo has time to react.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima is looking to clinch.
Darongo needs to keep his hands up - Shima had a free shot at his head there.
Shima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darongo.
Darongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
Darongo misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Darongo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Darongo is looking to chop away at Shima's legs.
Shima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darongo.
Darongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darongo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shima might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Darongo throws a series of strikes that have Shima backpedaling.
Darongo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Darongo's shoulder, as Darongo tries to avoid the shot.
Shima lands a head shot.
Darongo throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Darongo is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Darongo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Darongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darongo. Darongo obviously looking to wear him down.
Darongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Shima dips to his left and cracks Darongo with an uppercut!
Shima takes a swing at Darongo's ribcage but misses.
Darongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Darongo catches Shima right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darongo.
Nice defenses there by Shima.
Shima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Darongo.
Both fighters circling a little - Darongo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Darongo jabs Shima right on the nose. Shima blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Darongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shima misses with a leg kick.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo lands a leg kick that knocks Shima off balance momentarily.
Darongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo lands a body shot.
Darongo misses with a leg kick
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Darongo is rocked!
Darongo moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Darongo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darongo cracks a nice hook into Shima's ribs.#T1#
Shima needs to keep his hands up - Darongo had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Darongo.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Darongo tries to work over Shima's front leg with a kick but Shima checks it.
It looked like Shima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Darongo.
Darongo tries to score with a low kick but Shima moves his leg out of the way.
Darongo throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darongo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shima has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Darongo.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Darongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Darongo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Shima as he checks the leg kick.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darongo misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Darongo.
A big left from Shima misses.
A little jabbing left from Darongo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darongo is looking to slow Shima down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Darongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darongo. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima blocks the body kick.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Darongo avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Hero Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darongo slips a straight right by Shima.
Darongo takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Darongo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Darongo catches Shima right on the button with a cross.
Shima checks a leg kick.
Darongo blocks a jab.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Darongo misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Shima blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Shima misses its target.
Darongo slips under a jab from Shima.#T4#
Darongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darongo lands a jab to Shima's midsection.
Darongo with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Darongo.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darongo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ronan Darongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Darongo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Darongo.
Darongo lands with a good body shot.
Darongo throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Darongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darongo 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 259
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Slugger misses
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a body shot
letting Slugger counter with a right hand.
Slugger avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima cracks Slugger with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Shima misses the body punch
and Slugger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Slugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shima cracks a nice hook into Slugger's ribs.
Shima throws out a powerful jab.#T1##KD#
Shima drops Slugger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Slugger looks back up at him and smiles so Shima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Slugger swings widly with a right hand
and Shima rattles Slugger with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Slugger tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Shima dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Slugger stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 253
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Slam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
A lazy left from Slam finds it's target.
Ben Slam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Slam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shima. Shima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and Slam counters with a stiff right hand.
Slam misses with a looping right.
Slam scores with a jab to the body.
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Slam.
Shima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slam throws a sloppy body shot
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Slam loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Shima lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Slam.#T1#
Shima misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Slam counters with a nice right hand that sends Shima toppling to the canvas! Shima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Slam finish him?!
Slam swings widly with a right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Shima.
Slam staying out of range there.
Slam throws a sloppy body shot
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima avoids the body shot from Slam.
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!
Shima takes a swing at Slam's ribcage but misses.
Shima with a nice cross.
Shima gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Slam!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Slam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 248
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Lampi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shima throws a hook but Lampi blocks it.
Lampi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shima, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Lampi.
Shima lands a body shot.
Lampi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shima cracks Lampi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lampi counters with a nice body shot.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and Lampi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lampi.
Lampi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Shima with a jab.
Shima moves away from the strike by Lampi.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lampi - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Lampi has closed the distance and engaged Shima in a clinch.
Lampi misses with a body punch.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands a body shot.
Lampi tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Lampi back against the cage.
Lampi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lampi lands a body shot.
Lampi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lampi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lampi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Lampi cracks Shima with a nice body shot.
Shima looks winded!
Lampi blocking some punches. #T2#
Lampi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima misses with some punches.
Lampi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lampi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Lampi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lampi.
Lampi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
Lampi has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Lampi lands with a light punch inside.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lampi's elbow.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima blocks a body shot from Lampi.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima blocks a body shot from Lampi.
Lampi digs a right hand into Shima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shima's gas tank.
Shima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lampi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shima can turn it around.
Lampi gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lampi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lampi works on Shima's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Lampi throws a head punch that misses.
Lampi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Lampi.
A short left from Lampi.
Lampi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lampi digs a right hand underneath Shima's ribcage. Shima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampi.
Lampi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lampi lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Lampi.
Lampi lands a left hand.
Lampi digs a right hand into Shima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shima's gas tank.
Lampi works on Shima's body with a couple of short punches.
Lampi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lampi fails to land.
Lampi throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lampi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
Lampi works on Shima's body with a couple of short punches.
Lampi has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
A nice left hand lands by Lampi.
Lampi presses Shima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Lampi lands a right hand.
Shima blocking some punches.
Lampi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lampi pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima blocks a body shot from Lampi.
Lampi tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima blocking some punches.
Lampi throws a head punch that misses.
Lampi misses with some punches.
Lampi lands with a left to the head.
Lampi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lampi fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lampi lands with a left to the head.
Lampi lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lampi has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eemeli Lampi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hero Shima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lampi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Nice uppercut there from Lampi.
Shima missing with a left hand there. Lampi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lampi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shima avoids it.
Hero Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampi moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shima walks into a left hand. #ROC#Shima is rocked!
Shima drops his hands momentarily. Lampi doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Shima staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Shima doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eemeli Lampi!
An out of breath Eemeli Lampi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 244
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amir.
Shima scores with a hook to the body. Amir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amir moves to clinch but Shima breaks away
and Amir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Amir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Amir.
Shima lands a nice hook to Amir's body. Amir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amir slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amir throws a low kick, looking for Shima's leg but Shima calmly moves out of range.
Shima misses with a right hand
and Amir counters with a right hand to the body.
Amir is looking to clinch but Shima is avoiding it.
Ali Amir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Amir scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Shima.
Amir slips a straight right by Shima.
Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Amir swings widly with a right hand
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amir lands a lovely overhand right.
Shima misses with a hook.
Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amir can pounce on him.
Amir tries to clinch up.
Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Amir misses
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.#T2#
Amir looks for the body kick but Shima saw that one coming.
Shima misses with a body punch
and Amir counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Amir misses.
Amir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Amir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amir throws a push kick but Shima slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Amir moves into the clinch successfully. #T3##TD#
Amir successfully pulls guard.
Shima trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shima advances position into side control!
Shima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Amir's legs.
Amir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shima's best efforts.
Shima is pressing down on Amir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amir is holding on for now.
Amir trying to control here.
Amir is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Amir manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Amir has an active guard here but Shima has managed to pass into half guard.
Shima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is getting worse.
Amir tries to roll over but Shima keeps him under control.
Shima wants to control but Amir is keeping him busy.
Amir is looking for a sweep. Shima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shima wants to advance to full mount but Amir doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shima wants to control from the top but Amir keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Amir scores with a jab. Shima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amir looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Shima keeps the fight on the outside.
Amir misses with an uppercut.
Amir attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Shima. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir throws a wild body kick that Shima sees coming a mile off.
Shima throws a body punch but Amir moves out of range.
Amir is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Shima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amir is looking to wear down Shima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Nice body punch from Shima.
Amir swinging wildly here.
Shima walks into a left hand.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amir throwing a counter right hand but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Amir tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shima catches Amir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amir pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Shima checks the leg kick.
Amir misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amir. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Shima avoids the body shot from Amir.
Amir throws an off balance right hand
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Ali Amir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Amir misses with a hook to the body
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Shima. #CUT2#Jeez, Ali Amir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Amir throws a leg kick which misses Shima's front leg but catches the back leg as Shima tries to avoid it.
Shima misses with a hook.#T3#
Shima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amir defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Amir is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Shima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shima.
Shima digs a good hook to Amir's body.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Amir.
Amir throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Shima closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Amir gets control of Shima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shima.
Shima wants to pass the guard but Amir is keeping the position.
Amir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shima. #T4##SUB#
Shima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shima has managed to get both his arms back between Amir's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amir is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shima, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Shima has his foot on Amir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amir works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Shima is looking for a triangle but Amir pushes his legs off easily.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Shima working for a triangle but Amir defends it easily. #SUB2#
Shima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amir defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut.
That's time! Amir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Amir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amir lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shima takes a step back to recover.
Amir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shima is out of range and Amir settles back down.
Amir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Amir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amir lands a nice shot to the body.
Amir misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shima with a hook.#T1#
Amir doesn't manage to clinch there - Shima circles away.
Shima throws out a counter right but Amir avoids it with no problem.
Amir misses with a body punch
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Amir misses.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amir moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Amir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amir throws a head kick that misses
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amir takes one to the side of the head.
Amir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amir tries to clinch
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Amir scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Amir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Amir misses
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ali Amir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 238
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Matti manages to avoid it.
Matti looks to land a body kick but Shima moved away.
As Matti tries to get set, Shima tries to push him back and clinch up but Matti manages to avoid the attempt.
Matti misses with a wild body shot.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Matti manages to avoid it.
Matti swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Shima counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Shima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shima scrambles back to his feet.
Matti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Shima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matti finds it's way round the side to connect with Shima's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matti throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matti.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matti throws a sloppy body shot
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#That has opened up Parta Matti's cut even more.
Matti moves out of range as Shima strikes.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matti, as that shot connected.
We've been informed that Matti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matti manages to avoid it.
Matti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
Matti throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Matti throws a nice head kick!
Matti misses with a hook.
Matti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Matti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matti lands with a nice body kick.
Matti cracks a nice hook into Shima's ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matti. Shima shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matti takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Matti lands a slapping body shot.
Matti scores with the left hand. Shima knows he should have avoided that one.
Matti takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Matti throws a front kick that sends Shima stumbling back into the cage.
Shima misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Matti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
A cross from Matti lands.
Matti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matti with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Matti misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Matti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matti misses with a body kick.#T3#
Matti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Shima misses its target.
Shima blocks a head kick by Matti.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matti connects with a nice looking jab.
Matti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matti lands a front kick.
Shima is breathing heavily.
Shima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Shima will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matti scores with a kick to the body.
Shima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matti lands with a straight right. Shima didn't see that one coming.
Shima digs a good body shot into Matti's ribs.
Matti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matti fakes the leg kick and cracks Shima in the body.
Matti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matti pushes Shima away with a front kick.
Matti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matti lands with a right hand.
Matti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shima will feel that in the morning.
Matti steps in with a hook that catches Shima right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Matti follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Shima looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parta Matti!
A less than humble Parta Matti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 232
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Anderson throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Shima needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson cracks Shima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shima takes a step back to recover.
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shima moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Anderson catches Shima right on the button with a cross.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Anderson takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Anderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shima had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Shima avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
Shima misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good shot there by Anderson.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shima doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Shima tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Shima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shima slips a straight right by Anderson.
As Anderson tries to get set, Shima tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson lunges at Shima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shima's hand.
A shot to the body from Shima misses
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson cracks Shima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson cracks Shima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Shima avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Shima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Shima tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Shima back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Anderson cracks Shima with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shima tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Anderson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shima is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 226
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
A clash of legs there as Shima blocks the low kick.
Chukwuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shima pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chukwuma back to the cage. Shima follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick that knocks Shima off balance momentarily.
Shima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chukwuma's hands.
Chukwuma motions for Shima to come forward. Chukwuma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.#CL#
Shima has Chukwuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
A short uppercut from Chukwuma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Chukwuma controls the action. #T1#
Chukwuma pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima pushes Chukwuma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Shima blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima gets through Chukwuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima cracks Chukwuma with a nice body shot.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Chukwuma looks winded!
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
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!
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima tries a body shot but Chukwuma blocks it.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima tries to work over Chukwuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma misses with a knee to the head.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Shima. #T3#
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Shima presses Chukwuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chukwuma.
Shima lands a body punch.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Chukwuma controls his hands.
Chukwuma scores with a knee to the head.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Chukwuma controls his hands.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Shima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Shima.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima is working Chukwuma over against the cage.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chukwumas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shima throws an elbow but misses.
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chukwuma is able to avoid easily.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries to land a front kick but Shima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chukwuma can do to turn this around?#KD#
Shima cracks Chukwuma with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shima has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chukwuma to stand back up!#ROC#Chukwuma is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tinashe Chukwuma's cut even more.
Chukwuma misses with a hook
and Shima counters with a huge left! Chukwuma is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shima isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chukwuma from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
A victorious Hero Shima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 219
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Wrecks misses with an uppercut.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrecks throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Will Wrecks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Wrecks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Wrecks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Wrecks.#CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.#CL2#
Wrecks moves into range and clinches up with Shima.
Wrecks blocking some punches.
Wrecks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wrecks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Wrecks controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Wrecks.
A short right from Wrecks.
Wrecks tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrecks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrecks goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
I was talking to Shima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wrecks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrecks misses with a punch to the body.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrecks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Wrecks.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Wrecks avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Wrecks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Wrecks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrecks controls his hands.
Wrecks can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Wrecks swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Wrecks blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wrecks backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wrecks as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Shima tries a body shot but Wrecks blocks it.
Shima tries to work over Wrecks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrecks.
A head punch on the inside from Wrecks fails to land.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima pushes Wrecks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrecks blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima jumps guard but Wrecks stands there with Shima around his waist. Shima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wrecks lands a body shot.
Wrecks misses with the head strike.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Wrecks blocks a body shot from Shima.
A short left from Shima.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wrecks blocks an uppercut.
Wrecks misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Wrecks prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima cracks Wrecks with a nice body shot.
Wrecks can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Wrecks tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wrecks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Wrecks tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Wrecks back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wrecks.
Shima prevents a body shot from Wrecks.
Shima is trying to pull guard but Wrecks has him pressed against the cage.
Wrecks blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrecks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Wrecks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrecks lands a right hand.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Wrecks lands a right hand.
Shima is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrecks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Wrecks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wrecks lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Wrecks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrecks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima is trying to pull guard but Wrecks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hero Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Wrecks struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Wrecks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Wrecks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrecks pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrecks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrecks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Wrecks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hero Shima's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wrecks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wrecks moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrecks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrecks was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Nice jab there from Shima.
A jab from Wrecks misses.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrecks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shima on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Shima throws a lazy uppercut
and Wrecks counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrecks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1##CL2#
Wrecks clinches.
Wrecks lands a nice uppercut.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrecks.
Wrecks struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Will Wrecks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wrecks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wrecks. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wrecks misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wrecks.
Wrecks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrecks is trying to stall.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Wrecks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Wrecks throws a head punch that misses.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Wrecks avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima tries to work over Wrecks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrecks gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Wrecks avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage. #T2#
Wrecks struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Wrecks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrecks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrecks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrecks misses with a body punch.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrecks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrecks's elbow.
Wrecks prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrecks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Wrecks controls the action.
Wrecks tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Wrecks back against the cage.
Wrecks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Wrecks tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Wrecks back against the cage.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrecks's elbow.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Wrecks lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Shima is leaning against Wrecks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrecks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrecks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrecks's elbow.
Wrecks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrecks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shima.
Wrecks misses with a punch to the body.
Wrecks lands a right hand.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Wrecks on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wrecks.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrecks.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrecks lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrecks misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrecks misses with a body punch.
Wrecks presses Shima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wrecks.
Wrecks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Wrecks.
Wrecks pushes Shima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wrecks digs a right hand into Shima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shima's gas tank.
Wrecks pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrecks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Wrecks struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Wrecks blocking some punches.
Wrecks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Wrecks pushes Shima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Wrecks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrecks. #ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Wrecks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Shima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrecks lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shima to his knees! Wrecks keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Wrecks!
A victorious Will Wrecks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 208
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Bundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bundy slips a straight right by Shima.#TD#
Bundy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shima has momentary wrist control but Bundy slips an elbow through the middle.
Shima has his hands on Bundy's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shima controlling Bundy's posture.
Shima 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.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bundy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shima keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass. #T1#
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shima is retaining full guard.
Shima trying to control the position.
Bundy stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Shima pulls Bundy in to control the position.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shima has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shima has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
Shima trying to control the position.
Shima 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.#SUB2#
Shima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bundy being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy stands and throws Shima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shima is trying to get back to half guard.
Shima gets back to half guard.
Bundy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shima won't allow Bundy to pass to mount.
Shima wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bundy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bundy 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.
Shima is pressing down on Bundy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB2#
Shima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bundy defends well.
Shima 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.
Shima trying to control the position.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
Bundy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bundy passes into half guard.
Bundy wants to take a breather but Shima is having none of it.
Bundy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bundy is working for a kimura but Shima is defending it quite comfortably.
Shima taking some punishment here, with Bundy in his half guard.
Bundy is pressing down on Shima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shima is holding on for now.
Shima is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Shima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shima is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Bundy prevents Shima from improving his position.
Shima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bundy lands with a punch from half guard.
Shima won't allow Bundy to pass to mount.
Bundy drops an elbow to the side of Shima's head.
Shima is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura but Shima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bundy to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Shima is refusing to be controlled, as Bundy sits in half guard.
Bundy is looking to advance position but Shima won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Bundy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bundy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shima is looking for a sweep.
Bundy lands a nice forearm strike.
Shima tries to buck Bundy off but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Shima struggling a bit here.
Shima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bundy is staying active.
Bundy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shima wants to control but Bundy postures up.#T1#
Bundy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shima to see if he's OK.
Shima is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Bundy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shima is refusing to be controlled, as Bundy sits in half guard.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bundy moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Bundy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Bundy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bundy's guard! Nice work there by Shima!
Bundy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shima controls the pace.#T2##SUB#
Bundy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.
Shima wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Shima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bundy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shima preventing the sweep.
Shima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Bundy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shima escapes and throws Bundy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bundy trying his best to control but Shima has mounted him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Shima looking to control but Bundy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bundy wants to control but Shima is having none of it.
Bundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
Shima breaks from Bundy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shima looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shima fails to advance to Bundy's back.
Bundy regains half guard.
Shima trying to control the action but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Bundy is trying to control but can't.
Bundy has a hand on Shima's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shima takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shima looking to control but Bundy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bundy tries to lock up and control but Shima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Bundy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bundy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bundy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shima escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shima!#SUB2#
Shima is trying to get an arm triangle but Bundy is defending well.
Shima trying to control the position but Bundy is working away.
Bundy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shima off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Shima can't escape the position. #SUB#
Shima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bundy's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ted Bundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shima tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shima to the ground. Shima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Shima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shima 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.#SUB#
Bundy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bundy, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bundy is looking for a triangle here but Shima uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bundy sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima trying to control from half guard but Bundy is working away.
Bundy trying to hold on to Shima's head to control him but Shima postures up. #T1#
Shima is trying to control the action in half guard but Bundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bundy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shima. #SUB#
Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
Shima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bundy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shima is trying to control. Bundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shima trying to control the action but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Ted Bundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Shima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bundy is just riding it out for now. Shima eventually gives up the hold.
Bundy controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Bundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shima pulls his head out easily.
Bundy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bundy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shima is keen to just control but Bundy is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Shima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bundy sees it coming and defends easily.
Hero Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy is looking for a sweep. Shima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shima is trying to work for a kimura but Bundy is defending well.
Shima is thwarting Bundy's attempts to control the position.
Shima tries to pass to full mount but Bundy defends it. #SUB2#
Shima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bundy is not content to let Shima control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bundy is looking to improve his position.
Bundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bundy.
Bundy keeping full guard, as Shima tries to pass.
Shima is pushing down on Bundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Shima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shima is trying to control the action in half guard but Bundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bundy wants to improve his position but Shima is controlling well.
Bundy has his hands clasped together around Shima's back. He's all about the action.
Shima is thwarting Bundy's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bundy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shima escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shima!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Shima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bundy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Bundy!
An out of breath Ted Bundy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Shima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Shima lands a head shot.
Johnson jabs Shima right on the nose. Shima blinks but takes it well.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shima swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Shima misses with some punches.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
Shima looks winded!
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Shima tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shima can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Johnson.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shima avoids it.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches. #T3#
Johnson tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Johnson cracks Shima with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima takes a shot to the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shima or not.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Johnson drops Shima onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shima is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Shima is rocked!
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson pushes Shima against the cage. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Shima goes down! Shima tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
A very excited looking Karim Johnson 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 186
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lampi throws out the jab.
A big right from Lampi misses.
Shima moves away from the strike by Lampi.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shima lands a head shot.
Lampi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lampi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Lampi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lampi throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Shima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lampi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Lampi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lampi throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Lampi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lampi lands the left hand.
Shima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lampi misses with a hook.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampi moves away.
Lampi avoids the body shot from Shima.
Good leg kick by Lampi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lampi. That's going to slow Shima down.
Shima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shima connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Lampi.
Lampi misses with a hook
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima misses the jab.
Lampi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shima blocks it well.
Lampi throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Lampi misses with an uppercut
and Shima counters with a right hand to the body.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Lampi.
Lampi throws a head kick that misses
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Lampi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lampi throws a poor cross that misses
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lampi.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lampi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lampi moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Shima punishes Lampi's body with a nice straight punch.
Lampi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Shima finds it's way through Lampi's defenses.
Lampi takes one on the button.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lampi throws out the jab. #T4#
Shima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lampi has time to react.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima looks to land a right hand but Lampi moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lampi clobbers Shima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Lampi circles away.
Shima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lampi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lampi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shima on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hero Shima 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.#R2#
Lampi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shima checks it well. #CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Lampi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lampi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lampi misses the jab.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Lampi manages to avoid it.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lampi defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
Lampi feints a counter leg kick.
Lampi misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Hero Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima moves out of range as Lampi strikes.
Lampi misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lampi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.#T1#
Shima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lampi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Shima lands a lovely overhand right.
Lampi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch lands to the side of Lampi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lampi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Lampi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shima gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
After winning the bout, Hero Shima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 172
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1#
Riker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Riker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riker darts in trying to clinch
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riker looks winded!
Riker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Shima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Shima is looking to wear down Riker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shima throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shima clobbers Riker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima. #T2#
Shima missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker throws a counter combo.
Riker loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Shima sends Riker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shima is motioning to the referee to let Riker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Riker misses with a straight right.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Riker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Riker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Riker throws a big shot that misses.
Riker moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Riker misses with a body shot.
Shima throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Riker punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Riker takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Riker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Riker ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riker! But no joy.
A jab from Riker misses.
Riker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shima doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
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#
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shima scores with a nice head shot.
Shima digs a good body shot into Riker's ribs.
Riker slips under a jab.
Shima misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Riker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shima has got the better of the exchanges.
Shima throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Riker throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL2#
Riker drives through and clinches with Shima against the cage.
Shima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Riker tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Riker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riker at a distance.
Riker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima lands with a right hand.
Riker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Riker connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
And Riker tries to counter it with a takedown but Shima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Riker's head but Riker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riker! But no joy.
Shima throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
A cross from Shima lands.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Riker lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.#T3#
Shima defending well as Riker loads up on a big left hand.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Riker throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.#KD#
Shima sends Riker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shima is motioning to the referee to let Riker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Riker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riker misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?#KD#
Shima feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riker sprawling to the canvas! Riker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shima finish him?! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riker avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a hook.
Shima throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Riker trying to control the pace.
Shima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Riker trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Riker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
Riker misses with a body shot.
Riker avoids the body shot from Shima.
Riker throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Riker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shima was covering up waiting for the punch and Riker finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Riker throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Shima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riker preventing the sweep.
Riker cracks Shima with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Shima working for a triangle but Riker defends it easily.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Riker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riker stands up over Shima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riker with a nice head shot there.
Riker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shima wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
Riker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shima's head.
Shima has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Riker has passed into side control.
Riker landing a few strikes.
Shima taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Shima tries to improve position but can't.
Shima is working hard here to advance position.#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.
Shima manages to get back to half guard.
Riker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Riker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shima moves into full guard.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riker works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Riker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 163
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Slam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shima there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Slam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slam throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Slam has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Slam throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Slam throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Slam manages to avoid it.
Shima throws the left hand but Slam avoids the punch easily.
Slam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Slam catches Shima right on the button with a cross.
Slam throws a leg kick that misses.
Slam walks into a straight right hand from Shima.#CUT#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Shima avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Shima looks to land a right hand but Slam moved out of range.
Slam with a jab.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Slam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Slam throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slam.
Slam misses the jab.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Slam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Slam misses with a body punch
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Slam throws a big shot that misses.
Shima misses with an uppercut. Slam saw that one coming.
Shima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slam. Slam obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Slam is just out of range.
Slam tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slam pushes Shima away with a front kick.
Slam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Slam moves away and avoids it.
Slam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slam scores with a shot to the body.
Shima is breathing heavily.
Shima throws a wild hook but Slam just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Shima gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Slam raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Slam!
Ben Slam is the new heavyweight champion!
Ben Slam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 157
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Shima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Shima throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Shima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shima to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shima misses with a body shot. #T1##KD2#
Shima lands a big right hand that sends Anderson crashing to the mat! Shima stays standing though and waves Anderson back to his feet!
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Shima dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Shima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shima throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Shima counters with a nice right hand that sends Anderson toppling to the canvas! Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shima finish him?!#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson leaves his chin hanging out and Shima seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Anderson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima is the new heavyweight champion!
Hero Shima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 151
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Shima slips a jab from Fuentes.
Fuentes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Fuentes misses.
Fuentes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Fuentes swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Fuentes misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Shima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fuentes needs to keep his hands up - Shima had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Pedro Fuentes's cut even more.
Fuentes misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Shima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fuentes misses with a hook.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fuentes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuentes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuentes lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Fuentes throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Fuentes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuentes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Fuentes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shima blocks a head kick by Fuentes.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fuentes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shima has time to react.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuentes tries a low kick but Shima avoids it.
Fuentes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fuentes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shima counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Fuentes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuentes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuentes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima tests Fuentes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuentes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuentes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuentes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Fuentes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fuentes misses with a looping right.
Shima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
A jab lands there for Shima.#CUT#The cut above Pedro Fuentes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shima misses the jab.
Fuentes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Fuentes misses
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima's corner calls for a 1-2. Shima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#Pedro Fuentes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shima lands a lovely overhand right.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Fuentes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 140
Date: Apr 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Shima clinches.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Slam controls his hands.
Slam is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Slam is trying to break free.
Shima is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.#BC#
Slam breaks the clinch.
Shima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slam.#CL2#
Shima drives through and clinches with Slam against the cage.
Shima has Slam pressed against the cage, preventing Slam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima tries to pull guard but Slam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slam.#T1#
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Slam controls his hands.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima pushes off an throws an elbow but Slam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slam blocks an uppercut.
Slam blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a body punch. #BC#
Slam breaks the clinch.
Slam throws an off balance right hand
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Slam misses with the body kick
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Ben Slam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Slam is looking to counter punch.
Slam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Slam misses with a hook.
Slam looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.#T2#
Slam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Slam there.#CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slam throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch.
Slam blocking some punches.
Slam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima tries to work over Slam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slam's efforts to push away.#BC#
Slam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy left from Shima finds it's target.
Slam looks to throw the jab but Shima is out of range.
Slam misses with a wild body shot.
Slam swings widly with a right hand
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Ben Slam's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Shima lands a big uppercut and Slam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Slam looks OK. Shima waves Slam back to his feet!#ROC2#Slam is rocked!#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Slam.
Shima pounces like a tiger and cracks Slam with a vicious hook! Slam is down but not out! Shima follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 133
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrecks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Wrecks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima misses with a right hand
and Wrecks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Wrecks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wrecks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Wrecks jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wrecks scores with a jab to the body.
Wrecks works Shima's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shima is out of range and Wrecks settles back down.
Shima cracks Wrecks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrecks was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.#T1#
Shima throws a hook to the side of Wrecks's head but Wrecks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrecks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wrecks has time to react.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Wrecks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wrecks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
A big right from Shima misses.
Wrecks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
and Wrecks counters with a body kick.
Wrecks slips a straight right by Shima.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Wrecks's shoulder, as Wrecks tries to avoid the shot.
Wrecks throwing a counter right hand but Shima manages to avoid it.#T2#
A low kick from Wrecks is predictable there
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wrecks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima throws a leg kick but Wrecks checks it.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand
and Wrecks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shima takes a swing at Wrecks's ribcage but misses.
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Shima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Wrecks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrecks appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Wrecks with the inside leg kick.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Wrecks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Shima blocks the low kick.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrecks.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Wrecks pushes Shima away with a front kick.
Shima looks to throw a body kick
and Wrecks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Wrecks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrecks.
Shima moves out of range as Wrecks throws a body kick.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Wrecks slips the punch.
Wrecks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wrecks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrecks looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrecks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hero Shima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wrecks connects with a looping right hand.
Wrecks ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Good leg kick by Wrecks.
Wrecks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Shima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and Wrecks counters with a stiff right hand.
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrecks.
A little feinted left hand from Wrecks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Wrecks. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima checks a leg kick nicely.
Wrecks looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Wrecks with a hook.#T1#
Shima throws a jab when Wrecks was well out of range.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Wrecks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shima sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wrecks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shima is breathing heavily.
Wrecks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Wrecks counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Hero Shima's cut even more.
An inside leg kick lands from Wrecks.
Wrecks moves away from the strike by Shima.
Shima cracks Wrecks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shima sizes up Wrecks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Wrecks punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Wrecks lands a brutal head kick. Shima looks out on his feet and Wrecks throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Will Wrecks 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 127
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Balkan lands a nice shot to the body.
Balkan misses the body punch
and Balkan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Boris Balkan has been cut.
Shima moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Balkan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Shima looking for a guillotine here but Balkan defends easily. #T1#
Balkan won't allow Shima to sweep him here.
Shima trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Shima working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balkan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balkan.
A big right from Shima misses.
Balkan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Balkan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Balkan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Shima moves out of range as Balkan strikes.
Balkan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balkan misses with a two punch combination.
Balkan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Balkan swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Balkan misses the body punch
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balkan misses with a left hand
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Boris Balkan's cut even more.
Balkan misses with a hook
and Shima counters with a crisp right that sends Balkan to the canvas! Shima follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
Our winner, Hero Shima, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 117
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Shima drops his hands momentarily and Wrecks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Shima misses
and Wrecks counters with a body kick that stops Shima in his tracks momentarily.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima looks to throw the jab but Wrecks is out of range.
Wrecks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Shima misses.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wrecks's head.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wrecks 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.
Wrecks misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wrecks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrecks is just out of range.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Wrecks. Beautiful body shot.
Wrecks throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Wrecks coming out on top.
Shima scores with a hook to the body. Wrecks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wrecks just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shima scores with a jab to the head.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrecks is just out of range.#T2#
Wrecks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shima under the eye.
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!
Shima 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.
Shima takes a swing at Wrecks's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Wrecks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wrecks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Shima misses.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrecks moves away.
Shima throws a hook but Wrecks blocks it.
Wrecks throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Wrecks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Wrecks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Wrecks misses
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrecks cracks Shima with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Wrecks throws a front kick aimed at Shima's knee but Shima avoids it well.
Wrecks avoids the body shot from Shima. #CL#
Wrecks gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima tries to work over Wrecks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima tries to work over Wrecks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Wrecks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrecks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wreckss head.
Shima gets through Wrecks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrecks controls his hands.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Wrecks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima works on Wrecks's body with a couple of short punches.
Wrecks blocks an uppercut.
Wrecks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrecks controls his hands. #TD#
Shima jumps into guard, dragging Wrecks to the mat.
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrecks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wrecks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wrecks is aware though and is defending well.
Wrecks stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Shima looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrecks misses the shot to the body.
Shima takes one to the side of the head.
Shima walks into a stiff left hand from Wrecks.#CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Wrecks misses with a low kick.
A cross from Shima lands.
Wrecks connects with a crisp jab.
Wrecks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wrecks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shima.
A big left from Wrecks misses.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima takes a swing at Wrecks's ribcage but misses.
Shima misses with a body punch
and Wrecks finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wrecks lands a right hook to the body.
Wrecks takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Wrecks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shima connects with a jab.
Wrecks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shima. Shima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wrecks scores with a nice right hand.
Shima moves out of range as Wrecks throws a body kick.
Shima throws a hook but Wrecks blocks it.
Shima swings for the body but Wrecks moves out of range.
Wrecks misses with a low kick.
Wrecks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shima on the side of the head.#T2#
Shima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wrecks's hands.
Wrecks moves away from the strike by Shima.
Wrecks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wrecks. Wrecks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wrecks misses the jab.
Shima scores with a jab. Wrecks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wrecks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shima in his tracks.
Wrecks throws a big shot that misses.
Wrecks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wrecks connects with a looping right hand.
Shima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrecks to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Wrecks.
Wrecks drops Shima with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shima! Wrecks dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Wrecks!
Will Wrecks is the new heavyweight champion!
Will Wrecks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrison! But no joy.
Shima lands with an uppercut that bounces Harrison off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Shima scores with a nice head shot.
Shima throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison avoids the body shot from Shima.
Harrison scores with a jab to the body.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrison.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hero Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target. #T1#
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrison.
Shima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrison thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Shima gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrison.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrison tries to break free but Shima pushes him back against the cage.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Harrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands. #T2#
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima slips under a jab from Harrison.
Harrison tries to land a leg kick but Shima saw it coming and moves away.
Shima avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima lands a body shot.
Harrison misses with a right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima misses the jab.
Harrison misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Harrison throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harrison.
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shima.
Harrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Sean Harrison's cut even more.
Harrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Shima.#CUT#The cut above Sean Harrison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Harrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrison slips a jab from Shima.
Harrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Harrison.
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrison counters with a left to the body.
Harrison falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Sean Harrison's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Harrison misses the body punch
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Harrison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima retains his heavyweight title!
Hero Shima bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 103
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Shima.
Chontamenti walks into a straight right hand from Shima.#CUT#It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Chontamenti misses
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chontamenti slips under a jab from Shima.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Shima looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chontamenti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom. #T1#
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Chontamenti has gone for a leg lock! Shima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chontamenti's guard.#REVR#
Shima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chontamenti's guard.
Chontamenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chontamenti has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Shima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chontamenti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chontamenti wants to control but Shima is keeping busy.
Shima is pressing down on Chontamenti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chontamenti is holding on for now.
Shima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chontamenti is refusing to be controlled, as Shima sits in half guard.
Shima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shima is trying to control. Chontamenti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Chontamenti is looking to control Shima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chontamenti avoid being mounted?
Well, if Shima is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chontamenti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chontamenti trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti lands with a good body shot.
Chontamenti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Chontamenti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shima on his heels. He'll look to pass Shima's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Shima looking for a guillotine here but Chontamenti defends easily. #T4#
Shima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
Chontamenti is stalling in the full guard.
Shima controls Chontamenti momentarily but Chontamenti frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense.
Chontamenti lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chontamenti throws a body kick that misses
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Shima misses the body punch
enabling Chontamenti to counter with a crisp jab.
Chontamenti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No luck for Chontamenti with that takedown attempt.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Shima.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Chontamenti misses with a hook.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Shima misses
and Chontamenti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Chontamenti scores with a takedown into Shima's guard.
Shima pulls Chontamenti in close to his closed guard and prevents Chontamenti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chontamenti pushing down on Shima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thoth Chontamenti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shima wants to sweep but Chontamenti has passed to side control!
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chontamenti trying to control the action but Shima is working from the bottom. #T2#
Shima struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Chontamenti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shima is looking for a sweep.
Chontamenti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shima is not content to let Chontamenti control the position.
Chontamenti advances to mount. #T3#
Shima tries to lock up and control but Chontamenti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chontamenti wants to control the pace but Shima is squirming around nicely.
Shima gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Shima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chontamenti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shima is looking to improve his position.
Shima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Chontamenti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Chontamenti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chontamenti thumps Shima with a low kick.
Chontamenti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chontamenti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chontamenti manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Chontamenti misses.
Shima throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti sizes up Shima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Chontamenti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chontamenti with a nice calf kick.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
Chontamenti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Chontamenti finds it's way through Shima's defenses.
Chontamenti with a nice cross.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick that knocks Shima off balance momentarily.
Chontamenti scores with a jab. Shima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shima moves away from the strike by Chontamenti.
A jab from Chontamenti does it's job there.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chontamenti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shima misses with a body shot. #T2#
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Chontamenti connects with a single shot there.
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!
Shima takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Shima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Chontamenti lands a head kick. Shima smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Shima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chontamenti momentarily.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Chontamenti connects with a solid leg kick.
Shima swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Chontamenti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shima's guard.#T3#
Shima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chontamenti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chontamenti's guard. #REVR#
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Shima from controlling successfully.
Chontamenti looking to control.
Shima trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chontamenti has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shima has passed into side control. #SUB#
Shima tries for a kimura but Chontamenti is defending well.
Chontamenti is not content to let Shima control the position.
Chontamenti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Chontamenti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chontamenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chontamenti moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chontamenti misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Chontamenti there.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Chontamenti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shima to score with a decent uppercut.
Shima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Good exchange - Chontamenti coming out on top.
Good shot there by Shima.#CUT#That has opened up Thoth Chontamenti's cut even more.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
Chontamenti dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Shima down with leg kicks.
Chontamenti misses with a takedown #KD#
and Shima counters with a nice right hand that sends Chontamenti toppling to the canvas! Chontamenti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shima finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Shima drops Chontamenti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chontamenti looks back up at him and smiles so Shima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Chontamenti is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Thoth Chontamenti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chontamenti throws a sloppy body shot
and Shima counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima retains his heavyweight title!
Hero Shima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 97
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Haden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haden lands a body shot.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haden stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Haden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shima trying to mount his opponent but Haden defends it. #T1##SUB#
Shima is looking for a kimura here.
Haden tries to get to full guard but Shima has control of the leg.
Haden is not content to let Shima control the position.
Haden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shima looking to pass the guard.
Shima is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
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.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Shima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shima is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden is trying to control. Shima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Shima trying to control here.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shima trying to control from the bottom.
Haden trying to pass the guard but Shima defending well.
Haden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haden avoids the attempt from Shima to control.
Shima is looking to improve his position but Haden isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Haden looking to control but Shima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shima tries to lock up and control but Haden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shima wants to hold on but Haden pushes him away.
Shima regains half guard.
Shima is looking to control Haden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shima avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Shima is working away.
Shima is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Haden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shima tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haden is in Shima's guard.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Shima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haden is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haden working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Shima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to free his leg and advance position but Haden is retaining full guard.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Shima from controlling successfully. #T1#
Shima stays in close to Haden's body and controls the position.
Shima trying to move into half guard but instead Haden has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Haden won't allow Shima to sweep him here. #SUB#
Shima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Haden is defending well. Shima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Haden has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hero Shima 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 90
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
Chontamenti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima slips a jab from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti avoids a kick to the body.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Shima avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick from Chontamenti is predictable there
letting Shima counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chontamenti looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti tries a low kick but Shima avoids it.
Shima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chontamenti counter with a right hand.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Shima's leg. Shima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Chontamenti both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Shima moves away and avoids it.
Shima misses with a looping left.
Chontamenti attempts a counter takedown but Shima avoids it well and moves away.
Chontamenti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shima.
Shima missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Shima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Chontamenti misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Shima's head back.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Chontamenti throws a head kick that misses.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chontamenti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shima.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Chontamenti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shima sprawls well initially but Chontamenti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shima tries to get to full guard but Chontamenti has control of the leg.
Shima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chontamenti is pressing down on Shima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shima is holding on for now.
Chontamenti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shima manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Shima has an active guard here but Chontamenti has managed to pass into half guard.
Chontamenti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Chontamenti wants to take a breather but Shima is having none of it.
Shima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chontamenti is working away from the top position though.
Shima manages to get to full guard.
Chontamenti looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chontamenti passes into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chontamenti is looking to take a break and control but Shima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Chontamenti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shima is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chontamenti has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chontamenti looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chontamenti wants to land a leg kick but Shima is out of range.
Shima wants to counter the offense by Chontamenti and move into the clinch position.
Chontamenti digs a good hook to Shima's body.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Chontamenti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice jab there from Shima.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Shima checks it.
Thoth Chontamenti is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chontamenti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Shima misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Chontamenti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shima checks it well.
Chontamenti closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Shima misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti misses with a looping right.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Shima checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti misses with a straight right.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Chontamenti thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima moves out of range as Chontamenti strikes.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Thoth Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
Shima throws a body punch but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a left to the body.
Chontamenti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shima! But no joy.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
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!
Shima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chontamenti finds it's way round the side to connect with Shima's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chontamenti.
Shima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima moves out of range of the body kick.
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Shima.
Chontamenti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
Shima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chontamenti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.#T3#
Chontamenti jabs at Shima's body.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chontamenti slips a jab from Shima.
Chontamenti throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, jab by Chontamenti - just one landing.
Chontamenti lands a jab to Shima's midsection.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
A head kick from Chontamenti lands but Shima takes it in his stride.
Chontamenti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shima is out of range.
Shima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the body
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shima.
Chontamenti tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Chontamenti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shima on the side of the head.
Chontamenti misses with a looping left.
Shima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Shima.#TD#
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti looking to pass the guard.
Chontamenti won't allow Shima to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Shima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Shima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shima working a defensive guard here.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving.
Shima wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chontamenti is now in half guard.
Chontamenti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
Shima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima controls Chontamenti momentarily but Chontamenti frees himself.
Shima is pulling down on Chontamenti's head. It's preventing any offense from Chontamenti, at least for the moment.#T1#
Chontamenti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shima is trying to control the position but Chontamenti postures up.
Chontamenti stays in close to Shima's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Shima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chontamenti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shima is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Shima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shima trying to keep a closed guard but Chontamenti is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chontamenti takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima. #TD#
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chontamenti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chontamenti being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Chontamenti stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Shima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shima prevents Chontamenti from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shima seems to be working for a kimura but Chontamenti defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Shima is working for a kimura but Chontamenti is defending it quite comfortably.
Chontamenti is refusing to be controlled, as Shima sits in half guard. #T4#
Chontamenti is in trouble now - Shima has advanced to mount!
Shima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chontamenti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chontamenti is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Thoth Chontamenti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
That's time! Chontamenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Chontamenti throws a poor cross that misses
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Chontamenti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima staying out of range there.
Chontamenti dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#Thoth Chontamenti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chontamenti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chontamenti tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Thoth Chontamenti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chontamenti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chontamenti lands an uppercut.
Chontamenti stalls.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Chontamenti avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
A short left from Shima.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thoth Chontamenti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Hero Shima started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 84
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Nice jab there from Shima. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.#CL#
Cooper has managed to clinch.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Cooper looking for a takedown.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Shima jumps guard.
Shima is pulling down on Cooper's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Shima looking for a guillotine here but Cooper defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima pulls Cooper in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is trying to control the position but Cooper postures up.
Shima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there. #T1#
Cooper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shima pulls Cooper in close to his closed guard and prevents Cooper from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Shima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shima throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cooper escapes and throws Shima's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shima wants to control but Cooper postures up.
Shima is looking for a sweep.
Cooper working away.
Shima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shima seems a little lost for a moment, as Cooper dominates the positioning.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shima is looking for a sweep.
Cooper staying calm.
Cooper wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Shima is looking for a sweep.
Shima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cooper's best efforts.
Shima has a hand on Cooper's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cooper takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shima is desperately trying to improve his position but Cooper has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Cooper wants to control the pace but Shima is squirming around nicely.
Shima can't escape the position.
Shima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shima wants to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima 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.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Cooper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Shima tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Cooper's takedown attempt.
Shima working hard to break the clinch.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Cooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Cooper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper moves to clinch but Shima breaks away
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Cooper has clasped his hands together around Shima's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Shima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooper pulls his head out easily.
Shima wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Cooper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shima to get to his feet. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Shima as Cooper shoots in.#TD#
Cooper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shima trying to control but Cooper postures up. #T3#
Shima wants to get back to full guard.
Shima is looking to control Cooper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shima avoid being mounted?
Shima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shima.
Cooper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shima is pulling down on Cooper's head to control his posture. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Shima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shima, pushing him back against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Shima jumps into guard, dragging Cooper to the mat.
Shima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooper is stalling in the full guard.
Shima has Cooper pulled in close to control his posture.
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Cooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cooper blocks a jab.
Sam Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima's corner calls for a 1-2. Shima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Cooper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cooper off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Shima is persistently looking for the submission but Cooper is defending it well. #SUB2#
Shima looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Shima is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cooper is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 76
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shima misses with a body kick.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Jab by Shima.
Shima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Haden gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden lands strikes from half guard.
Shima wants to control but Haden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Haden lands strikes from half guard.
Haden prevents Shima from improving his position.
Shima trying to control here.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working. #SUB#
Shima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shima is concentrating on defense, preventing Haden from advancing position.
Shima is looking to improve his position. #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.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Shima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haden is working away from the top position though.
Haden thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Shima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shima looking to control.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Haden cracks Shima with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haden wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Haden staying out of range there.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt.
Shima slips a straight right by Haden.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haden with a hook.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Haden lands with a cross.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Haden swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Haden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Haden with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Haden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
Haden throws a poor cross that misses
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Haden - just one landing.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
Haden moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shima, as that shot connected.
Haden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haden defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hero Shima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haden slips a jab from Shima.
Hero Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Haden slips a jab from Shima.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Shima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Shima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shima scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Haden feints and as Shima raises his hands in defense, Haden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haden defends well.
Haden passes Shima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haden working over Shima with some ground and pound. Shima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shima!
Haden controlling from mount.
Haden looking to finish Shima with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shima!
Haden unloading with bombs!#T2#
Haden avoids the attempt from Shima to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden cracks Shima with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Haden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shima's face.
Shima gets back to half guard.
Haden trying to control the action but Shima is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haden wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Shima wants to control but Haden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shima controls Haden momentarily but Haden frees himself.
Haden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Haden is working Shima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden landing with the ground and pound.
Shima 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.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Shima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haden passes into half guard.
Haden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shima is looking to improve his position.
Haden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haden lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shima trying to control but Haden postures up.
Haden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Shima is working away.
Shima gets back to full guard.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Haden dips to his left and cracks Shima with an uppercut!
Shima looks to land a left hand but Haden moved out of range nicely.
Haden slips under a jab.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shima swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Shima misses the body punch
and Haden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Shima.
Shima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Haden ducks down to avoid it.
Haden ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Haden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.#T1#
Shima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Shima works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Haden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima lands with an uppercut that bounces Haden off the cage and back into range.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Haden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
The crowd cheers as Shima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haden doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Haden.
Haden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shima throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
Haden shoots for a double leg takedown but Shima sprawls well. He's pushed Haden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Haden manages to avoid it.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haden misses with a wild body shot.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Haden.
And Haden tries to counter it with a takedown but Shima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haden lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Haden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haden.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haden.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand
and Haden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.#T4#
Shima throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shima.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Haden.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Haden lands with a shot to the body.
Shima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haden scores with a sloppy right hand. Shima should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Haden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Haden moves away and avoids it.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Haden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haden's corner calls for a 1-2. Haden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haden throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Shima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shima with a hook.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Haden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Haden moves away and avoids it.
Haden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shima's hands.#T1#
Haden lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.
Haden misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Shima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haden connects with the punch.
Shima scores with a jab to the head.
Shima swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shima under the eye.
Shima throws a hook but Haden blocks it.
Haden moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Shima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Haden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haden tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shima works Haden's body with a nice hook.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima connects with a body shot.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
Shima throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
Haden misses with a straight left.
Shima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shima misses with a hook.#T3#
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Shima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shima lands a head shot.
Shima takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Shima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima slips a jab from Haden.
Haden takes one to the chin there.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.#T4#
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haden.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima clobbers Haden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Shima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima cracks Haden with a good jab.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haden blocks a jab.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden misses with a hook
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shima throws a head kick that misses.
Shima misses with the combination. #T1#
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haden throws out the jab.
Shima throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Shima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Shima looks to land a right hand but Haden moved out of range.#T2#
A jab from Haden misses.
Haden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shima on the side of the head.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden slips under a jab.
Shima misses with an uppercut
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shima's head backwards.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Shima moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Shima misses.
A little jabbing left from Haden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haden avoids the body shot from Shima.
Nice uppercut lands for Haden. That snapped Shima's head back.
Haden works the jab nicely.#T3#
Haden lands with a nice body punch.
Haden lands an overhand right.
Shima defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Hero Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Haden to counter with a crisp jab.
Haden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shima's hands.
Haden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haden moves away.
Haden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Haden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden has a takedown stuffed.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shima there as he acknowledges the shot.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden moves away from the strike by Shima.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haden blocks a jab.
A cross from Shima lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haden 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden is the new heavyweight champion!
ZaDarius Haden very nearly forgot to thank ALPHA Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 71
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Shima scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shima connects with a single shot there.
Chontamenti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima avoids the body shot from Chontamenti. #CL#
Chontamenti closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Shima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Chontamenti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Shima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Chontamenti tenderised Shima's leg. Shima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Shima misses.
Chontamenti lands a nice shot that snaps Shima's head back. #T1#
Chontamenti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chontamenti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chontamenti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chontamenti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Chontamenti slips a jab from Shima.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Chontamenti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Chontamenti throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
Shima's corner calls for a 1-2. Shima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima avoids the head kick by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shima is out of range.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Shima moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Shima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Shima looks to land a combination but Chontamenti avoids it well.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Thoth Chontamenti's cut is getting worse.
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Chontamenti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima is pressing down on Chontamenti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Shima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chontamenti is one step ahead there.
Chontamenti sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Chontamenti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chontamenti has managed to get both his arms back between Shima's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shima has his foot on Chontamenti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chontamenti works his way back into a safe position though.
Chontamenti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully.
Chontamenti content to stall in guard here. #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.
Shima has Chontamenti pulled in close to control his posture.
Chontamenti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chontamenti looking to pass the guard.
Chontamenti preventing the sweep.
Chontamenti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shima trying to keep a closed guard but Chontamenti is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
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#
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shima but Shima pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chontamenti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
Chontamenti tries to free his leg and advance position but Shima is retaining full guard.
Shima pulls Chontamenti in close to his closed guard and prevents Chontamenti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Shima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shima wants to take a breather but Chontamenti is having none of it. #SUB2#
Shima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chontamenti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chontamenti is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Chontamenti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shima pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chontamenti is defending against the submission attempts here by Shima. #T2##SUB2#
Shima seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Shima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chontamenti defends it well. #SUB#
Chontamenti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shima pulls his head out easily.
Shima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chontamenti tries to get to full guard but Shima has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chontamenti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shima controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chontamenti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Chontamenti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shima postures up.
Chontamenti being controlled here, momentarily.
Chontamenti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Shima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chontamenti is looking for a triangle but Shima pushes his legs off easily.
Chontamenti keeping moving, preventing Shima from controlling successfully.
Shima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chontamenti is trying to control the position but Shima postures up.
Shima tries to free his leg and advance position but Chontamenti is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chontamenti has his foot on Shima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shima works his way back into a safe position though.
Shima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chontamenti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chontamenti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chontamenti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Chontamenti avoids the body shot from Shima.
Chontamenti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
A little feinted left hand from Chontamenti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti lands a head shot.
Chontamenti shoots in for a double leg but Shima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shima scores with a jab.
Shima cracks a nice hook into Chontamenti's ribs.
Chontamenti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Chontamenti moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Chontamenti with the inside leg kick.
Shima's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Shima throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Chontamenti counters with a shoot takedown. Shima fights it but they end up in guard.
Shima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shima trying to control the position from guard on top but Chontamenti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chontamenti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shima trying to control but Chontamenti is working from the bottom.
Shima looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Chontamenti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Shima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chontamenti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shima has managed to get both his arms back between Chontamenti's legs - danger averted.
Chontamenti working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Chontamenti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chontamenti can't keep his opponent in guard - Shima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shima controlling the action here.
Chontamenti trying to control here. #T3#
Shima is looking to take a break and control but Chontamenti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chontamenti is trying to maintain the position but Shima is very close to passing his half guard.
Shima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chontamenti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thoth Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chontamenti is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Shima is working for a kimura but Chontamenti is defending it quite comfortably.
Chontamenti trying to control but Shima postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima wants to pass to mount but Chontamenti is defending the position.
Chontamenti is controlling Shima's trapped leg to prevent Shima from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Chontamenti counters with a thumping low kick.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hero Shima just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Chontamenti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shima thinking.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick that knocks Shima off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Chontamenti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Shima down with leg kicks.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.
Shima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Chontamenti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shima avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chontamenti scores with a shot to the body.
Shima checks a leg kick nicely.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima connects with a body shot.
Chontamenti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shima tries to bum rush Chontamenti with a series of wild strikes but Chontamenti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shima misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
Shima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Chontamenti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima avoids the head kick by Chontamenti.
Shima lands an overhand right.#T2#
Chontamenti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chontamenti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chontamenti stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
A little feinted left hand from Chontamenti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Chontamenti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shima sprawls well initially but Chontamenti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chontamenti is controlling the pace.
Shima wants to control but Chontamenti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shima is trying to get back to full guard.
Shima works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Shima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chontamenti defends it easily.#SUB2#
Shima looking for a guillotine here but Chontamenti defends easily.
Shima is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chontamenti 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.
Chontamenti advances to half guard.
Shima wants to control but Chontamenti is keeping busy.
Chontamenti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chontamenti prevents Shima from improving his position.
Chontamenti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chontamenti wants to take his opponent's back but Shima doesn't allow it.
Shima regains half guard.
Chontamenti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thoth Chontamenti had his way with Hero Shima in that round.
The cut man is working on Thoth Chontamenti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shima 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.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti. #TD#
Chontamenti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shima is trying to get back to full guard.
Chontamenti is keen to just control but Shima is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima trying to control from the bottom.
Shima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chontamenti trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Shima keeping moving, preventing Chontamenti from controlling successfully.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
Chontamenti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shima is trying to hold Chontamenti in close to prevent damage but Chontamenti has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Chontamenti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shima sees it coming and defends easily.
Chontamenti sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chontamenti is keen to just control but Shima is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Shima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chontamenti prevents Shima from improving his position.
Chontamenti wants to pass to mount but Shima is defending the position.
Chontamenti trying to control from half guard but Shima is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoth Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Shima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chontamenti under the eye.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Chontamenti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chontamenti. #BC2#
Shima breaks from the clinch.
Shima avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
It seemed like Shima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chontamenti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shima checks it well.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chontamenti is looking to wear down Shima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chontamenti works Shima's body with a nice hook.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Chontamenti's belly button to the back.
Chontamenti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chontamenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chontamenti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shima eats them both and turns towards Chontamenti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Chontamenti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chontamenti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chontamenti with a body shot.
Shima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Shima misses.
Chontamenti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shima but Shima pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thoth Chontamenti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 48:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hero Shima!
Hero Shima is the new heavyweight champion!
Hero Shima bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 65
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Kekkonen misses with a looping left.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima throws a body punch but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Shima. #CUT#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Shima.
Shima misses with a hook to the body
and Kekkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima with a hook.
Shima checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kekkonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Kekkonen scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Kekkonen misses with a combination
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima tests Kekkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Kekkonen.
Shima misses with a body punch
enabling Kekkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekkonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kekkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Shima.
Kekkonen throws a counter combo.
Shima takes a swing at Kekkonen's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Kekkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kekkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shima.
Kekkonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kekkonen lands with a right hand. #KD#
Shima lands a big right hand that sends Kekkonen crashing to the mat! Shima stays standing though and waves Kekkonen back to his feet!#ROC#Kekkonen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ultima Kekkonen's cut even more.
Crunch! Kekkonen slams his shin into Shima's torso.
Kekkonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Hero Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima throws a body punch but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen connects with a leg kick.
Kekkonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kekkonen throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekkonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Kekkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Shima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kekkonen moves out of range as Shima strikes.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Kekkonen back into the cage.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima digs a right hand into Kekkonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kekkonen's gas tank.
Kekkonen looks winded!
Kekkonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kekkonen or not.
I was talking to Shima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima stalls.
A right hand to the body from Shima. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shima just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kekkonen's brow.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kekkonen just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Shima decides to pull guard.
Kekkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shima looking for a guillotine here but Kekkonen defends easily.
Shima trying to control the position here.
Shima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kekkonen stands and throws Shima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
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#
Kekkonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kekkonen is looking to land body kicks.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Kekkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
No joy there for Kekkonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kekkonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shima misses with a hook. Kekkonen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a hook but Kekkonen avoids it easily.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima slips under a jab from Kekkonen.#T1#
Kekkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kekkonen loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Kekkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekkonen misses the target.
Shima slips under a jab.
Shima moves out of range as Kekkonen strikes.
A shot to the body from Shima misses
and Kekkonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kekkonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kekkonen scores with a body shot.
Shima rushes Kekkonen and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Kekkonen is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Shima piles on the pressure and Kekkonen crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
A relieved looking Hero Shima thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 58
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Shima throws a jab when Krol was well out of range.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
Shima lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Krol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima lands with a shot to the body.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krol misses the body punch
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima loads up on a big right hand but Krol slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Krol avoids the body shot from Shima.
Krol slips under a jab.#T1#
Krol blocks a jab.
Krol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shima scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Krol tenderised Shima's leg. Shima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shima lands a nice hook to Krol's body. Krol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krol lands a nice looking body shot.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krol counters with an outside leg kick.
Krol scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Krol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Krol misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Shima misses.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krol counters with a left to the body.
Krol has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Krol tries a low kick but Shima avoids it.
Krol scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Shima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Krol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
A quick step to the side and Krol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Krol misses its intended target.
Krol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shima takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shima moves out of range as Krol throws a body kick.
Shima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shima misses with a hook. Krol ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Krol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
A big left from Krol misses.
Krol connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Krol misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima misses with a jab to the body
letting Krol counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Krol misses with a hook.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Krol counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Krol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick lands for Krol.
Krol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hero Shima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Krol. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krol can pounce on him.
Shima scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Zygmunt Krol has been cut.
Krol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Krol misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Krol looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Shima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Shima throws a hook but Krol avoids it easily.
Shima misses with a hook. Krol ducked under it nicely.
Krol throwing a counter right hand but Shima manages to avoid it.
Krol misses with a straight left.
Krol scores with a hook.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shima misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Krol misses its intended target.
Krol bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krol at a distance. #T2#
Shima throws a right hand that misses
and Krol counters with a nice body kick.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krol counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shima is breathing heavily.
Krol throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Krol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hero Shima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krol throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Shima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krol.
Nice jab there from Shima.
Shima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Krol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Krol is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Shima misses.
Krol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Shima misses
and Krol makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shima really felt that one!
Krol swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
It seemed like Shima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krol missing with a left hand there. Shima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krol throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Krol just misses with a punch to the body.
Krol thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krol.
Krol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Krol misses with a lunging right hand
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krol avoids the body shot from Shima.
A little feinted left hand from Krol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Shima lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol lands with a straight right. Shima didn't see that one coming.
Shima misses with an uppercut
and Krol counters with an outside leg kick.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zygmunt Krol will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krol.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Krol's head but Krol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krol connects with a solid leg kick.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Krol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a body punch but Krol moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Krol.
Krol takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Krol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shima checks it well.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Krol's belly button to the back.
Shima cracks Krol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krol throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Krol looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Krol connects with a crisp jab.
Krol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Krol's shoulder, as Krol tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Nice defenses there by Krol.
It looked like Krol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shima.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Krol throws a nice head kick!
A low kick from Krol misses
and Shima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Krol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krol. Krol obviously looking to wear him down.
Krol looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Shima.
Shima clobbers Krol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krol throws a big shot that misses.
Shima throws out a counter right but Krol avoids it with no problem.
Krol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Shima misses.
Krol swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Krol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol throws a chopping leg kick but Shima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Shima lands.
Shima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
and Krol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Shima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shima 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hero Shima!
Hero Shima 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 52
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Murphy slips under a jab from Shima.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Shima's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Shima misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Murphy moves away from the strike by Shima.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab. #TD#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Shima's guard.
Shima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shima wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Shima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is pulling down on Shima's head to control his posture.
Shima wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#T2#
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Shima trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Shima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Shima tries to pass.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shima 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.
We've been hearing that Murphy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
Murphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy cracks Shima with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Shima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shima trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shima is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Shima trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Shima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Shima's brow.
Shima looking to control.
Murphy won't allow Shima to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shima throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Shima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Shima misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Shima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.#T1#
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shima's waist but Shima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Shima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Shima avoids it well and moves away.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shima sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murphy working the ground and pound from side control.
Shima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy working the head with strikes.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Shima takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Murphy laying and praying for a moment but Shima takes advantage and regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg. #T2#
Shima is still trying to improve position.
Shima moves into full guard.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Shima wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Shima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Murphy won't allow Shima to sweep him here. #T3#
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shima is keeping the position for now.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shima keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Shima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVB#
Murphy wants to sweep here but Shima controlling him for the moment.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shima controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima preventing the sweep.
Shima trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T4#
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Shima from controlling successfully.
Murphy has his hands on Shima's head, controlling the position.
Shima looking to pass the guard.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shima looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy 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.
Shima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hero Shima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Shima misses.
Murphy tries to move into range but Shima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shima sprawls and moves away.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Shima. #T1#
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Murphy.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima scores with a nice right hand.
Shima walks into a left hand.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shima.
Shima looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shima sprawls and moves away.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Shima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Shima is quick to defend against it.
Shima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shima pinned against the cage. Shima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Murphy jabs at Shima's body.
Shima throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murphy working over Shima with some ground and pound. Shima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Shima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Shima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shima is trying to control but can't.
Murphy winds up and cracks Shima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy is nestled in close to Shima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Shima is working away.
Shima wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Murphy is nestled in close to Shima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Shima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shima.
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murphy has picked Shima up and slammed him! Shima can't keep hold of the triangle and Murphy manages to pass to side control!
Shima tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 45
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Shima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shima looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Cooper jabs Shima right on the nose. Shima blinks but takes it well.
Cooper swings widly with a right hand
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.
Shima lands an overhand right.
Cooper throws an off balance right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
and Shima counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cooper! He's just covering up as Shima starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
In his post fight interview, Hero Shima gave a big smile as he said 'Too much whiskey promoting maybe?'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 36
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Kane swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima tries to counter by clinching up but Kane breaks away and moves out of range.
Kane moves away from the strike by Shima.
Kane is looking to score with low kicks.
Kane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Harry Kane has been cut.
Kane tries to clinch there but Shima circles away.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shima checks a low kick from Kane.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Kane looking to score a takedown here. Shima is defending well but Kane drives through and ends up in Shima's guard.
Shima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shima working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shima looking to control.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kane is sitting in close to Shima's body. Shima has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kane is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kane is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shima.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hero Shima!
An out of breath Hero Shima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 30
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Sefina works over Shima's head and body with a nice combination.
Shima punishes Sefina's body with a nice straight punch.
Sefina walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Shima.
Shima digs a good hook to Sefina's body.
Sefina is breathing heavily.
Sefina misses with a double jab
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shima clobbers Sefina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Shima clinches up with Sefina and pushes him back against the cage.
Shima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shima lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Shima manages to break the clinch.
Sefina falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shima scores with a counter punch that sends Sefina to the canvas! Shima smells blood - he's punishing Sefina with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sefina has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 17
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Haden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shima quickly recovers to half guard.
Shima taking some punishment here, with Haden in his half guard.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haden connects with a nice short shot to Shima's temple.
Shima trying to control here.
Shima wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Shima moves into full guard.
Shima working a defensive guard here.
Shima is pulling down on Haden's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound.
Haden stands up over Shima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shima trying to control the position.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haden stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haden works over Shima with some ground and pound from guard.
Haden working some strikes from top position.
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Shima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haden won't allow Shima to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shima has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Shima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haden passes Shima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shima is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden drops an elbow to the side of Shima's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Shima is rocked!
Haden is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shima is hurt! He's hurt bad - Haden fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shima from any more punishment! Congratulations to Haden! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!

Event: Test tba
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Red keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Shima tries to get set, Red tries to push him back and clinch up but Shima manages to avoid the attempt.
Shima should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Red shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shima is trying to defend but Red finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Red throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shima trying to control here.
Red wants to stand up but Shima has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red.
Red is thwarting Shima's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Shima is looking for a sweep. Red is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Red is pressing down on Shima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shima is holding on for now.
Shima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red.
Shima tries to get to full guard but Red has control of the leg.
Shima wants to control but Red is keeping busy.
Red thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Red tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Red controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Shima tries to sprawl but Red drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shima wants to stand back up but Red manages to pass into side control.
Shima looking for a sweep but Red has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Red controlling his opponent.
Red is looking to stand but Shima has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Shima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Red is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shima to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shima shrugs it off.
Red tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Red looking to ground and pound but Shima is blocking nicely.
Red moves to the back position.
Red keeps control of the position easily here as Shima tries to buck him off. #T4##SUB#
Red has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Red missing with strikes. #SUB#
Shima is having to fend off submission attempts from Red, who is looking to sink in the choke. Red doesn't have the hooks in though and Shima manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Red controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Broklyn Red dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Red throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Red shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shima is trying to control the position but Red postures up.
Red wants to get up but he can't break Shima's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red stays in close to Shima's body and controls the position.
Red passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red wants to get back to his feet.
Red content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Red'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.
Red sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shima defending well though. #SUB#
Red is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Red.
Red thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shima's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Red fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shima to the ground. Red is now in Shima's guard.
Shima being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Red drops back looking for a leg! Shima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shima manages to kick Red off! Red jumps back into Shima's guard.
Shima 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.#T3#
Shima trying to keep a closed guard but Red is proving a slippery customer.
Broklyn Red overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Red sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Red might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Red would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shima closes the distance and clinches up with Red, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes Red against the cage but Red circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shima or perhaps it was just good defense by Red, which made it look bad.
Red is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Shima with that takedown attempt.
Broklyn Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hero Shima.#CL#
Red closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shima has had enough of the clinch but Red keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Red closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shima's guard.
Shima wants to hit a switch here but Red passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shima there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Red takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Broklyn Red dominated that second round.
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#
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Red circles away.
Shima connects with a leg kick. Red looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Red drives through and clinches with Shima against the cage.
Shima tries to break the clinch but Red is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Red fails to land.
Shima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Red lands a takedown into guard.
Shima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Red has passed into side control.
Red wants to stand but Shima is controlling his arm.
Shima tries to buck Red off but Red is having none of it.#T1#
A control attempt from Shima but he's now mounted!#SUB#
Red goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shima turns into him and now he's in Red's guard.
Red pulls Shima in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Shima wants to pass the guard but Red is keeping the position.
Red is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Red not doing much here.
Red passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shima!
Red controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB#
Red has hold of Shima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shima blocking the ground and pound.
Red controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Red jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shima manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shima tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Red is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Red has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shima!
Red looking to finish with strikes here!
Red looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Broklyn Red showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Red, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broklyn Red!

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