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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
O Brien takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Brien circles away.
Shimizu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien lands a nice hook to Shimizu's body. Shimizu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien 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.
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shimizu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Shimizu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Shimizu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shimizu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shimizu blocks a jab.
Shimizu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Shimizu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.#T1#
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimizu shoots and misses
and Shimizu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shimizu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
O Brien stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Brien throws a hook but Shimizu blocks it.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Shimizu moved out of range.
Shimizu throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch but O Brien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shimizu tries to clinch but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien with a jab.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Shimizu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shimizu staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Shimizu saw that one coming.
O Brien throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shimizu counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimizu or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien with a hook.
O Brien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimizu manages to avoid it.
O Brien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shimizu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.#T3#
O Brien cracks Shimizu with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot.
Shimizu shoots in but no luck this time.
Shimizu staying out of range there.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
O Brien misses the body punch
and Shimizu counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shimizu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimizu slips a straight right by O Brien.
It seemed like Shimizu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shimizu tries to clinch up but O Brien circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimizu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Shimizu didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Shimizu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shimizu.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu tries to clinch but O Brien moves away
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Shimizu is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
A little jabbing left from Shimizu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien misses with a double jab.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but O Brien circles away.
O Brien throws a right hand that Shimizu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shimizu also avoids with ease.
Shimizu with the inside leg kick.
Shimizu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Brien to score with a decent uppercut.
Shimizu slips a jab from O Brien.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Brien sprawls well. O Brien wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shimizu gets slowly back to his feet.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miles O Brien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shimizu wants to clinch.
Shimizu shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shimizu lands a leg kick that knocks O Brien off balance momentarily.
Shimizu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shimizu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, O Brien has got the better of the exchanges.
Shimizu fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from O Brien.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimizu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimizu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
O Brien pounces like a tiger and cracks Shimizu with a vicious hook! Shimizu is down but not out! O Brien follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miles O Brien! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadadora loads up on a big right hand but Shimizu slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Nadadora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nadadora.#CUT#It looks like Ichiro Shimizu has been cut.
Nadadora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimizu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadadora.
Shimizu walks into a straight right hand from Nadadora.
A telegraphed right hand from Nadadora misses the target.
Shimizu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nadadora defends well and Shimizu ends up having to push Nadadora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Shimizu gets tackled into the cage by Nadadora. Nadadora maintains the clinch.
Nadadora keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shimizu's efforts to push away.
Nadadora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimizu backwards.
Nadadora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shimizu or not.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but Nadadora holds him up against the cage and eventually Shimizu drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nadadora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nadadora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nadadora.
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!
Nadadora gets through Shimizu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nadadora leaning against his opponent.
Nadadora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Shimizu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rapido Nadadora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Nadadora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shimizu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nadadora.
Shimizu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nadadora stops a takedown attempt from Shimizu.
Nadadora's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shimizu taking a breather.
A short right from Nadadora on the inside. #BC#
Nadadora manages to break the clinch.
Shimizu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nadadora tries to avoid it but Shimizu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nadadora to the ground. Nadadora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nadadora lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Shimizu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nadadora dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rapido Nadadora!
A victorious Rapido Nadadora thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Zadernovskiy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Zadernovskiy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shimizu uses from the top position.
Shimizu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zadernovskiy is keeping the position for now.
Shimizu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zadernovskiy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zadernovskiy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zadernovskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zadernovskiy throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zadernovskiy content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zadernovskiy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zadernovskiy postures up in Shimizu's guard and throws a big left but Shimizu blocks it.
Zadernovskiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zadernovskiy tries to stand but Shimizu is controlling from the bottom.
Zadernovskiy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Shimizu looking for a guillotine here but Zadernovskiy defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Zadernovskiy darts in and clinches Shimizu up against the cage.
Zadernovskiy is pushing Shimizu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Zadernovskiy has hold of one of Shimizu's legs. Shimizu is fighting the takedown attempt but Zadernovskiy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zadernovskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zadernovskiy wants to pass the guard but Shimizu is keeping the position.#T3#
Shimizu trying to keep a closed guard but Zadernovskiy is proving a slippery customer.
Zadernovskiy with a nice head shot there.
Zadernovskiy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shimizu's guard.
Zadernovskiy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shimizu wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shimizu wants to get back to full guard but Zadernovskiy has passed into side control.
The referee asks Zadernovskiy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zadernovskiy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zadernovskiy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zadernovskiy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shimizu some visible discomfort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zadernovskiy is looking to take a break and control but Shimizu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zadernovskiy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shimizu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Zadernovskiy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimizu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zadernovskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimizu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zadernovskiy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Zadernovskiy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shimizu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zadernovskiy is looking to take a break and control but Shimizu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shimizu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zadernovskiy on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zadernovskiy landing strikes. #T1#
Shimizu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zadernovskiy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zadernovskiy controls the position from side control.
Zadernovskiy advances to full mount.
Shimizu trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zadernovskiy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shimizu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zadernovskiy landing shots from mount.
Zadernovskiy controlling from mount.
Oleg Zadernovskiy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zadernovskiy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shimizu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3##SUB2#
Zadernovskiy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zadernovskiy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shimizu is looking for a sweep.
Zadernovskiy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shimizu on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zadernovskiy moves into full mount!
Shimizu tries to reverse the position but Zadernovskiy maintains control.#SUB2#
Zadernovskiy has control of Shimizu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shimizu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zadernovskiy content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zadernovskiy has control of Shimizu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shimizu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Zadernovskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zadernovskiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shimizu darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Zadernovskiy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shimizu's guard.
Zadernovskiy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zadernovskiy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shimizu is proving hard to escape from.
Zadernovskiy is pushing down on Shimizu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shimizu is fighting to maintain full guard but Zadernovskiy has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zadernovskiy in particular looking to stall.
Zadernovskiy wants to stand up but Shimizu is controlling the position.
#T1#
Shimizu is trying to control but can't.
Zadernovskiy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zadernovskiy prevents Shimizu from improving his position.
Zadernovskiy working Shimizu over with strikes.
Zadernovskiy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Zadernovskiy there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zadernovskiy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zadernovskiy is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zadernovskiy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shimizu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shimizu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zadernovskiy smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimizu or perhaps it was just good defense by Zadernovskiy, which made it look bad. #T3#
Shimizu shoots for a double leg takedown but Zadernovskiy sprawls well. He's pushed Shimizu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Shimizu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimizu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zadernovskiy's waist but Zadernovskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shimizu off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Zadernovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Zadernovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Shimizu.
Shimizu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zadernovskiy pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Zadernovskiy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zadernovskiy manages to end up in side control.
Shimizu bucks up and tries to throw Zadernovskiy off but instead Zadernovskiy has got his back!
Zadernovskiy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shimizu.
Can Shimizu hold on?! Zadernovskiy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T4#
Zadernovskiy gets his hands free as Shimizu looks to control.
Zadernovskiy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Zadernovskiy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shimizu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zadernovskiy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Zadernovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zadernovskiy 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Zadernovskiy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakonechniy throws a sloppy head kick
and Shimizu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakonechniy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shimizu.#CL#
Nakonechniy rushes Shimizu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nakonechniy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakonechniy throws a nice looking combination but Shimizu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakonechniy swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nakonechniy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nakonechniy manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Shimizu throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Nakonechniy has closed the distance and engaged Shimizu in a clinch.
Nakonechniy trying to land knees to the body.
Shimizu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shimizu tries to circle away but Nakonechniy has him pinned against the cage.
Shimizu tries a knee to the head but Nakonechniy blocks it.
Nakonechniy leaning against his opponent.
Nakonechniy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nakonechniy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shimizu is trying to pull guard but Nakonechniy has him pressed against the cage.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.#TD#
Nakonechniy pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Shimizu is looking to stand up but Nakonechniy won't let him. #ES#
Nakonechniy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shimizu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nakonechniy has Shimizu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shimizu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakonechniy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shimizu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakonechniy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shimizu walks away with a smile on his face. Nakonechniy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Nakonechniy closes the distance and pushes Shimizu back into the cage.#BC#
Nakonechniy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakonechniy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakonechniy is breathing heavily.
Shimizu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Nakonechniy shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shimizu tries to bum rush Nakonechniy with a series of wild strikes but Nakonechniy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakonechniy throws a big counter combination but Shimizu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimizu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakonechniy tries to avoid it but Shimizu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakonechniy to the ground. Nakonechniy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Shimizu tries to get set, Nakonechniy tries to push him back and clinch up but Shimizu manages to avoid the attempt.
Shimizu has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Shimizu. No joy for Nakonechniy on that attempt.
Shimizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakonechniy circles away.
#CL#
Nakonechniy pushes Shimizu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimizu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shimizu can't break the clinch.
Shimizu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Nakonechniy blocks an uppercut.
Shimizu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shimizu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakonechniy smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakonechniy is defended easily by Shimizu.
No luck for Shimizu with that takedown attempt.
Nakonechniy tries to counter by clinching up but Shimizu breaks away and moves out of range.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakonechniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimizu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakonechniy is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Nakonechniy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shimizu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakonechniy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Shimizu does no damage. #CL#
Nakonechniy gets a clinch.
Shimizu working hard to break the clinch.
Shimizu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakonechniy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shimizu fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Nakonechniy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakonechniy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakonechniy sets himself, and Shimizu steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakonechniy avoids it this time.
Shimizu shoots and misses #CL#
and Nakonechniy counters by moving into the clinch.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shimizu gets underhooks to prevent Nakonechniy's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Nakonechniy tries a body shot but Shimizu blocks it.
#TD#
Nakonechniy jumps guard.
#SUB#
Nakonechniy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shimizu throwing strikes from guard but Nakonechniy blocks nicely.
Nakonechniy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shimizu looking to sit in guard and control but Nakonechniy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakonechniy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Nakonechniy looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakonechniy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakonechniy trying to control but Shimizu is working from the bottom.
Shimizu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakonechniy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimizu can do to turn this around?
Shimizu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakonechniy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakonechniy wants to control from the top but Shimizu keeps moving. #SU#
Nakonechniy gets to his feet - Shimizu follows without any prompting.
Shimizu wants to clinch.#T3#
Shimizu leaves Nakonechniy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Nakonechniy moves into range and clinches up with Shimizu.
Shimizu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakonechniy has him pressed against the cage.
Nakonechniy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shimizu is defending well.
Nakonechniy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shimizu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimizu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shimizu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4##TD#
Nakonechniy jumps guard and drags Shimizu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakonechniy wants to sweep but no luck.
Shimizu wants to stand but Nakonechniy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nakonechniy keeping full guard, as Shimizu tries to pass.
Shimizu looking to sit in guard and control but Nakonechniy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakonechniy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shimizu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakonechniy throws an elbow that misses. Shimizu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakonechniy's guard. Nice move by Shimizu!#REVB##SUB2#
Shimizu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakonechniy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shimizu, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nakonechniy rushes Shimizu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakonechniy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakonechniy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Nakonechniy pulls Shimizu into guard.
#ES#
Nakonechniy pushes Shimizu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shimizu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Shimizu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Nakonechniy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shimizu feints the counter takedown.
Shimizu throws a head kick that half lands.
Ichiro Shimizu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shimizu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakonechniy avoids it really well and circles away.
Shimizu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shimizu wants to clinch up but Nakonechniy keeps it at a distance.
Nakonechniy stuffs the takedown attempt from Shimizu. Shimizu gets slowly back to his feet.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Shimizu with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Nakonechniy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shimizu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##BC#
Nakonechniy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimizu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakonechniy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shimizu somewhat.
Shimizu stuffs the takedown.
Shimizu with the counter takedown but Nakonechniy avoids it easily.
Nakonechniy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shimizu circles away.#CL#
Nakonechniy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nakonechniy breaks the clinch.
Shimizu shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakonechniy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shimizu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakonechniy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shimizu manages to circle out of the way.
Shimizu with a poor takedown #CL#
and Nakonechniy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakonechniy. #T3##TD#
Nakonechniy decides to pull guard.
Nakonechniy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shimizu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Nakonechniy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Good exchange - Nakonechniy coming out on top.
Nakonechniy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shimizu as he avoids it easily.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakonechniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimizu with a nice calf kick.
Shimizu works over Nakonechniy's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Nakonechniy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Nakonechniy successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimizu throwing strikes but missing.
Shimizu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakonechniy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakonechniy is trying to keep Shimizu in close.
Shimizu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimizu postures up.
Ichiro Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleksandr Nakonechniy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleksandr Nakonechniy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakonechniy, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleksandr Nakonechniy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Shimizu clinches with his opponent.
Shimizu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Two Punch is keeping busy.#TD2#
Shimizu pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Two Punch has gone for a leg lock! Shimizu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Two Punch's guard.#REVB#
Shimizu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shimizu trying to control but Two Punch is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two Punch is looking to stand back up but Shimizu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Two Punch.
Two Punch wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Shimizu trying to mount his opponent but Two Punch defends it.
Two Punch trying to hold on to Shimizu's head to control him but Shimizu postures up.
Two Punch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shimizu works his way into side control.
Two Punch is not content to let Shimizu control the position.
Shimizu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shimizu trying to control the position but Two Punch is working away.
Two Punch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Two Punch tries to get out of the position.
Two Punch looking for a sweep but Shimizu has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Two Punch is desperately trying to improve his position but Shimizu has a good base and remains in mount.
Two Punch looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Two Punch tries to hold on but Shimizu postures up.
Shimizu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Two Punch is looking to escape. #T3#
Shimizu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shimizu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Two Punch is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Shimizu has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Two Punch avoids the strikes from Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to get the hooks in deep but Two Punch pushed the leg off.
Shimizu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Two Punch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shimizu on the ground.#T4#
Two Punch trying to control the hands but Shimizu breaks the grip.
Two Punch tries to roll but Shimizu sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Two Punch fending off the submission attempt from Shimizu.
You can see the frustration on Two Punch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shimizu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Two Punch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Two Punch for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Shimizu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Two Punch shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Two Punch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shimizu can pounce on him.
Shimizu throws a head kick that Two Punch semi-blocks.
Shimizu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Shimizu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Two Punch to the mat! Two Punch manages to get full guard.
Two Punch has a closed guard, preventing Shimizu from standing up.
Two Punch is trying to control the position but Shimizu postures up.
Two Punch pulls Shimizu in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu wants to control from the top but Two Punch keeps moving.
Two Punch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two Punch working a defensive guard but Shimizu passes into half guard.
#T1#
Two Punch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shimizu jumps into side control!
Shimizu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Two Punch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shimizu is looking to take a break and control but Two Punch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ichiro Shimizu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Two Punch can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Shimizu stands up and beckons Two Punch to his feet.
Two Punch tries to land a front kick but Shimizu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Shimizu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Shimizu drives through with a takedown into Two Punch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Two Punch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Shimizu wants to get up but he can't break Two Punch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shimizu trying to control the position from guard on top but Two Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two Punch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shimizu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shimizu postures up.
Shimizu wants to stand but Two Punch has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Two Punch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shimizu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Two Punch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Shimizu won't allow Two Punch to get back to his feet.
Shimizu trying to control the position from guard on top but Two Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimizu controlling from the top position.
Two Punch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shimizu trying to control but Two Punch is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shimizu pushes down on Two Punch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shimizu trying to control from half guard but Two Punch is working away. #SUB2#
Shimizu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Two Punch is not content to let Shimizu control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Shimizu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Shimizu moves into range and clinches up with Two Punch.
Shimizu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Two Punch.
Two Punch tries to pull guard but Shimizu won't allow it.
#TD2#
Shimizu pulls guard effortlessly.
Shimizu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Two Punch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shimizu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Two Punch keeping moving, preventing Shimizu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Two Punch wants to stand up but Shimizu is controlling him. #SUB#
Two Punch has an active guard here but Shimizu has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Two Punch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shimizu.
Shimizu is keen to just control but Two Punch is a slippery customer.
Shimizu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimizu is looking to advance position but Two Punch won't allow it.
Two Punch is staying active underneath Shimizu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Two Punch is looking for a sweep. Shimizu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shimizu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Two Punch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two Punch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shimizu. #SU2#
Shimizu stands up and beckons Two Punch to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Shimizu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Shimizu pulls Two Punch into guard.
#SUB#
Two Punch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shimizu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Two Punch, into his guard. #REVB#
Shimizu won't allow Two Punch to get back to his feet. #T3#
Shimizu throwing strikes from guard but Two Punch blocks nicely.
Two Punch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shimizu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shimizu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Two Punch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shimizu.
Shimizu trying to control but Two Punch is working from the bottom.
Shimizu is looking to stand up but Two Punch won't let him.
Shimizu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shimizu pushes down on Two Punch's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Shimizu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Two Punch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shimizu.
Shimizu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Two Punch is trying to maintain the position but Shimizu is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Shimizu is going to stand back up.
Timmy Two Punch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichiro Shimizu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Two Punch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichiro Shimizu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shimizu 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichiro Shimizu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yakovenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Shimizu scores with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Yakovenko. No joy for Shimizu on that attempt.
Yakovenko scores with a jab to the body.
Yakovenko throws a low kick but Shimizu avoids it.
Yakovenko sets himself, and Shimizu steps forward looking for the clinch! Yakovenko avoids it this time.
Shimizu shoots in and drives through. Yakovenko sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Yakovenko with that takedown attempt.
Shimizu thuds his shin into the meat of Yakovenko's side.#T1#
Shimizu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakovenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimizu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mykhailo Yakovenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Shimizu shoots for a double leg takedown but Yakovenko sprawls well. He's pushed Shimizu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shimizu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yakovenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shimizu stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakovenko. Yakovenko gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Yakovenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.
Yakovenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shimizu misses with a knee strike.
Yakovenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2##TD#
Yakovenko jumps guard.
Yakovenko looking to control.
Shimizu 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.
Shimizu preventing the sweep.
Yakovenko is trying to keep Shimizu in close.
Shimizu is looking to advance position but Yakovenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Yakovenko unloads with some shots from mount but Shimizu bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Yakovenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yakovenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yakovenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shimizu is trying to reverse the position but instead Yakovenko has taken his back - oops!
Yakovenko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovenko'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.
Shimizu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Yakovenko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shimizu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shimizu wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Shimizu is squirming around, avoiding Yakovenko's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakovenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mykhailo Yakovenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shimizu fails to land the takedown.
Shimizu tries for a takedown but Yakovenko circles away easily#CL#
and Yakovenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shimizu is trying to break free.
Shimizu has Yakovenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yakovenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mykhailo Yakovenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Shimizu looking to slow down the pace here.
Shimizu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yakovenko to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakovenko has Shimizu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shimizu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shimizu is trying to break the clinch but Yakovenko is controlling him.
Shimizu is trying to maintain a safe position but Yakovenko gets an underhook and turns Shimizu into the cage.
Shimizu wants to get back to striking at distance but Yakovenko won't allow it.
#T1#
Shimizu is trying to break the clinch but Yakovenko is controlling him.
Shimizu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yakovenko to keep the fight standing.
Shimizu goes for a takedown attempt but Yakovenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yakovenko throws a looping overhand right but Shimizu ducks down to avoid it.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown but Yakovenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yakovenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yakovenko shoots in and drives through. Shimizu sprawls well.
Shimizu throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Yakovenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but Yakovenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##TD#
Yakovenko pulls guard.
Yakovenko has his hands on Shimizu's head, controlling the position.
Shimizu stays in close to Yakovenko's body and controls the position.
Yakovenko controls Shimizu momentarily but Shimizu frees himself.
Shimizu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yakovenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimizu defends it easily.
Shimizu wants to control from the top but Yakovenko keeps moving. #T3#
Shimizu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shimizu preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Yakovenko moves into range and clinches up with Shimizu.#TD#
Yakovenko pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Yakovenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yakovenko 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#
Shimizu is looking to improve his position.
Mykhailo Yakovenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yakovenko moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to bench press Yakovenko off him but Yakovenko keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimizu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mykhailo Yakovenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Yakovenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yakovenko.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Yakovenko circles away.
#CL#
Yakovenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Yakovenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense.
Shimizu scores with a three punch combo!
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakovenko sprawls well. Yakovenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shimizu gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko looks for a takedown but Shimizu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mykhailo Yakovenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakovenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yakovenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yakovenko misses with a takedown attempt - Shimizu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Yakovenko. No joy for Shimizu on that attempt.
Shimizu fails to land with a series of punches.
Shimizu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yakovenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Yakovenko moves into the clinch.
Shimizu is trying to push Yakovenko away but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yakovenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimizu can do to turn this around?#T2#
Shimizu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yakovenko smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Shimizu as Yakovenko shoots in.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakovenko dodges the punch combination from Shimizu.
#CL#
Yakovenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yakovenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shimizu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yakovenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shimizu's efforts to push away.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yakovenko just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Shimizu trying to stall but Yakovenko improves his position.
Shimizu is trying to push Yakovenko away but Yakovenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Yakovenko manages to pull guard.
Shimizu wants to control from the top but Yakovenko keeps moving.
Shimizu wants to pass the guard but Yakovenko is keeping the position.
Yakovenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shimizu preventing the sweep.
Shimizu being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yakovenko continues to stall.#SUB#
Yakovenko is looking for a triangle but Shimizu pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yakovenko shoots in but Shimizu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shimizu is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shimizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakovenko circles away.
Shimizu with a poor takedown #CL#
and Yakovenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Ichiro Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mykhailo Yakovenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yakovenko tries to circle away but Shimizu has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mykhailo Yakovenko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yakovenko, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mykhailo Yakovenko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu throws a nice looking combination but Sherkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shimizu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shimizu throws a head kick but Sherkov moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Shimizu.
#TD2#
Shimizu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sherkov is trying to maintain the position but Shimizu is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherkov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Sherkov looking for a triangle here. Shimizu is fighting it but it looks tight! Sherkov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shimizu is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dimitri Sherkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu moves in looking to clinch but Ramone pushes him off.
Shimizu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimizu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shimizu's knee momentarily.
Ramone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shimizu is out of range and Ramone settles back down.
Ramone misses with a low kick.
Ramone misses with a low kick.
Ramone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramone tried to score with a low kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramone throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ramone.
Ramone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramone wants to slow Shimizu down by chopping away at his legs.
Shimizu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Ramone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramone throws a shot from downtown. Shimizu moves away and avoids it.
Ramone doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimizu circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shimizu checks a leg kick.
As Ramone backs off Shimizu throws a huge counter combo but Ramone manages to avoid it all.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shimizu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramone. That did some damage!
Shimizu blocks a leg kick.
Shimizu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Ramone misses.
Ramone throws a jab when Shimizu was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Shimizu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shimizu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shimizu checks a leg kick.
Shimizu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramone tries to land a leg kick but Shimizu saw it coming and moves away.
Shimizu shoots in but Ramone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drowsy Ramone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.#T2#
Shimizu scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shimizu darts in looking for a takedown but Ramone gets double underhooks and turns Shimizu into the cage.
Ramone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimizu shoots in and drives through. Ramone sprawls well.
Ramone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shimizu looks winded!
Ramone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shimizu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramone leaves Shimizu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramone throws a hook but Shimizu blocks it.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shimizu. #T3#
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramone but Ramone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shimizu lands a body shot.
Drowsy Ramone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramone connects with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramone.
Ramone throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ramone throws a body punch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Ramone misses with a low kick.
Ramone tries to clinch up but Shimizu circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimizu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Ramone has Shimizu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimizu prevents Ramone from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Ramone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimizu avoids it.
Shimizu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Shimizu manages to break the clinch.
Shimizu moves out of range as Ramone throws a body kick.
Shimizu feints the counter takedown.
Shimizu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramone misses with a looping right.
And Shimizu tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shimizu shoots for a takedown but Ramone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shimizu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramone scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shimizu is out of range.
Shimizu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shimizu checks the leg kick.
Shimizu moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drowsy Ramone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ramone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shimizu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Shimizu tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shimizu tries to clinch up but Ramone circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramone misses with a low kick.
Ramone misses with a left hand
and Shimizu counters with a nice leg kick.
Drowsy Ramone is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shimizu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramone connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramone. Shimizu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramone moves in looking to clinch but Shimizu pushes him off.
Shimizu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramone throws a solid leg kick but Shimizu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramone.
Shimizu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ramone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramone wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ichiro Shimizu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Ramone throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
Ramone throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimizu can do to turn this around?
Shimizu checks a leg kick.
Ramone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shimizu unleashes a big counter combination but Ramone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shimizu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimizu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shimizu is breathing heavily.
Ramone blocks a head kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to clinch up.
Ramone misses with a straight left.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramone as he jumps to the side.
Drowsy Ramone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Ramone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shimizu is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Ramone is looking to chop away at Shimizu's legs.
Shimizu blocks a jab.
Ramone throws out a leg kick but Shimizu moves out of range and Ramone only half commits.
Ramone misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramone. Shimizu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramone misses with a body shot.
Shimizu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shimizu tries to clinch but Ramone moves out of range.
Ramone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shimizu checks a leg kick nicely.
Drowsy Ramone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramone throws a leg kick
and Shimizu counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shimizu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shimizu is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Shimizu tries to clinch up.
Ramone attempts a counter takedown but Shimizu avoids it well and moves away.
Ramone misses with a leg kick.
Ramone misses with a low kick.
Ramone misses with a low kick.
Ramone sets himself, and Shimizu steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramone avoids it this time.
Ramone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Ramone moves out of range easily.
Ramone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramone misses with a low kick.
Shimizu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but Ramone is out of range.
A good leg kick by Ramone.
Ramone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramone 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. #T4#
Shimizu moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramone.
Shimizu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shimizu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shimizu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shimizu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramone.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramone - that will leave a mark!
Shimizu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ramone throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drowsy Ramone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shimizu moves in looking to clinch but Ramone pushes him off.
Ramone thows a leg kick but Shimizu checks it #TD2#
and Shimizu counters with a takedown into side control.
Ramone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shimizu on the ground.#SU2#
Shimizu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ramone scores with a kick to the body.
Shimizu dives in and grabs Ramone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramone pushes down on Shimizu's head and hops out.
Shimizu moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramone.
Ramone tries to work over Shimizu's front leg with a kick but Shimizu checks it.
Shimizu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu tries for a takedown but Ramone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shimizu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shimizu.
Shimizu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramone as he avoids it easily.
Drowsy Ramone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.#T1#
Ramone wants to land a leg kick but Shimizu is out of range.
Ramone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Shimizu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shimizu checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramone.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shimizu.
Ramone wants to slow Shimizu down by chopping away at his legs.
Shimizu checks a low kick from Ramone.
Ramone swings widly with a right hand
and Shimizu counters with a nice body kick.
Shimizu moves in looking to clinch but Ramone pushes him off.#TD2#
Shimizu shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramone's guard.
Ramone wants to stand and escape but Shimizu is having none of it. #T2#
Ramone trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shimizu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shimizu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shimizu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramone wants to stand but Shimizu is controlling the position. #T3#
Shimizu stays in close to Ramone's body and controls the position.
Shimizu pushes down on Ramone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shimizu throwing shots but Ramone is blocking nicely.
Shimizu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Shimizu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shimizu thows a huge punch but Ramone dodges it nicely.
Shimizu controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shimizu.
Shimizu checks a low kick from Ramone.
Shimizu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramone. Ramone obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shimizu.
Ichiro Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drowsy Ramone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shimizu shoots in for a double leg but Ramone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drowsy Ramone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramone, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drowsy Ramone!
During a confident post fight interview, Drowsy Ramone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Archer wants it to stay on the feet.
Archer wants to clinch
and Shimizu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Shimizu shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Archer tries to clinch there but Shimizu circles away.
Shimizu wants to counter the offense by Archer and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Archer clinches up with Shimizu and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimizu goes for a takedown attempt but Archer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shimizu feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer is trying to maintain a safe position but Shimizu gets an underhook and turns Archer into the cage.
Shimizu can't get the takedown.
Archer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shimizu up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu jumps guard but Archer stands there with Shimizu around his waist. Shimizu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Archer is trying to force a seperation but Shimizu has the dominant position.
Shimizu prevents Archer from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Shimizu prevents Archer from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer tries to clinch but Shimizu moves away
and Shimizu counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Archer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
Archer tries to work over Shimizu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Archer throws an elbow but misses.
Shimizu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shimizu is trying to pull guard but Archer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shimizu wants to break free but Archer has control.
#BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Shimizu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Archer wants to clinch.#T2##CL#
Archer rushes Shimizu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shimizu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shimizu is trying to maintain a safe position but Archer gets an underhook and turns Shimizu into the cage.
Shimizu is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shimizu has his back to the cage.
Shimizu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Archer walks away with a smile on his face. Shimizu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Archer rushes Shimizu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu looking for a takedown.
Shimizu blocks the elbow strike.
Shimizu has Archer pressed against the cage, preventing Archer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Archer misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shimizu dodges an elbow strike from Archer.
#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
Archer tries to clinch there but Shimizu circles away.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimizu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimizu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimizu or perhaps it was just good defense by Archer, which made it look bad.
Archer tries to clinch up.
Shimizu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shimizu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Archer pinned against the cage. Archer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimizu looks winded!
Archer tries to clinch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shimizu keeps control of Archer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Archer tries to land knees in the clinch but Shimizu avoids the damage to the body.
Archer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer wants to clinch.
Archer tries to clinch there but Shimizu circles away.
Archer tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Shimizu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Archer is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
Archer moves to clinch but Shimizu breaks away
and Shimizu counters with a series of strikes. Archer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer darts in trying to clinch
and Shimizu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Archer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Archer tries to clinch up.#CL#
Archer pushes Shimizu up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer leaning against his opponent.
Shimizu is working for takedown but Archer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer is trying to break the clinch but Shimizu has him pressed against the cage.
Shimizu looking to stall.
Archer can't break the clinch.
Archer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
John Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shimizu managing to block the knees to the body from Archer.
Archer is looking to break free of the clinch but Shimizu has double underhooks.
Archer is pressed up against the cage. Shimizu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Archer down to the mat. Archer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shimizu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimizu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
John Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer is looking to clinch.
Archer tries to clinch up but Shimizu circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Archer is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
Shimizu throws a counter combo.
John Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimizu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ichiro Shimizu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shimizu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer misses with a knee strike.
Archer stalling in the clinch but Shimizu improves position.
Shimizu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
Archer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Archer wants to break free but Shimizu has control.
Shimizu can't break the clinch.
Shimizu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer is trying to break the clinch but Shimizu is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Archer.
Shimizu dodges an elbow strike from Archer.
#T2#
Shimizu is trying to break free.#BC2#
Shimizu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shimizu with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Archer wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer is trying to maintain a safe position but Shimizu gets an underhook and turns Archer into the cage.
Shimizu managing to block the knees to the body from Archer.
Archer stalling.
#BC#
Archer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Archer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Archer tries to clinch up but Shimizu circles away and keeps his distance.
As Archer backs off Shimizu throws a huge counter combo but Archer manages to avoid it all.
John Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimizu circles away.
Archer tries to clinch up.#T3#
Archer tries to clinch there but Shimizu circles away.
Shimizu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Shimizu on that attempt. #CL#
Archer darts in and clinches Shimizu up against the cage.
Archer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shimizu.
Archer is looking to break free of the clinch but Shimizu has double underhooks.
Archer controlling the action here for a moment.
Archer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer trying to stall but Shimizu improves his position.
Archer misses with a knee to the head.
Archer can't break the clinch.
Archer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Archer can't break the clinch.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimizu can do to turn this around?#T4#
Archer wants to get back to striking at distance but Shimizu won't allow it.
#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
Archer darts in trying to clinch
and Shimizu counters with a three punch combo that has Archer backing up. Archer nods at Shimizu to acknowledge the strikes.
Archer looks to clinch
and Shimizu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer tries to clinch up.
Archer is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
Archer stuffs the takedown.
Archer tries to clinch up but Shimizu circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shimizu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Archer thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ichiro Shimizu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shimizu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Archer has managed to clinch.
Archer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Shimizu shoots in.
Archer tries to clinch there but Shimizu circles away.
Shimizu throws a good cross that connects.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimizu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimizu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Shimizu tries to keep at a distance but Archer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Archer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimizu circles away.
#T1#
Shimizu swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
Shimizu is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Shimizu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Shimizu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archer is looking to clinch.
Shimizu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Archer defends it well.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimizu swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Archer pushes Shimizu up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer looking to stall.
Shimizu is trying to break free.
Archer tries to break free but Shimizu pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer moves to clinch but Shimizu breaks away
and Shimizu counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Archer tries to clinch up
and Shimizu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shimizu swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
Shimizu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shimizu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimizu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Archer slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimizu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Archer is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
Shimizu fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer moves in looking to clinch but Shimizu pushes him off.#CL#
Archer has Shimizu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimizu fails to pull guard.
Archer tries to circle away but Shimizu has him pinned against the cage.
Shimizu wants to get back to striking at distance but Archer won't allow it.
#BC#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
Shimizu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimizu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer is looking to clinch.
Archer tries to clinch but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archer defends it nicely.
Archer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shimizu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimizu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimizu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Archer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimizu, pushing him back against the cage.
Archer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Archer.
Archer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Archer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archer tries to circle away but Shimizu has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimizu is trying to break the clinch but Archer is controlling him.
Archer slowing the pace effectively.
Archer has Shimizu pressed against the cage, preventing Shimizu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Archer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Archer.
I think Archer 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Archer! |
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Date: Oct 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Ichiro Shimizu has been cut.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a right and a left that Shimizu avoids nicely.
Shimizu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shimizu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee cracks Shimizu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Shimizu attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Shimizu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Shimizu controlling the action here for a moment.
Shimizu scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Shimizu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1##SUB#
Shimizu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Shimizu working for the choke.
Shimizu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Shimizu 's hooks.
Shimizu misses with a head shot.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shimizu controlling the position easily from mount.
Shimizu unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.
Shimizu controlling his opponent.
Shimizu thowing shots but they're missing.
Shimizu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Lee has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Shimizu somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimizu misses with punches from the back.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Shimizu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Shimizu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shimizu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lee covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seung Woo Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Shimizu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lee looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
Shimizu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Shimizu persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Shimizu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Shimizu has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
#BC#
Shimizu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seung Woo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shimizu circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shimizu.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Shimizu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Shimizu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shimizu throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimizu or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lee misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Shimizu forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Shimizu keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Shimizu manages to break the clinch.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shimizu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shimizu attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Seung Woo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Shimizu counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shimizu. #CL#
Shimizu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shimizu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Shimizu won't allow it.
Shimizu is looking for a takedown.
Shimizu tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Shimizu.
#T2#
Lee tries to break the clinch but Shimizu is controlling the position.
Shimizu prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Shimizu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Shimizu clinches.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Shimizu manages to break the clinch.
Lee looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimizu.
Shimizu connects with a high kick.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Shimizu shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Shimizu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shimizu has a takedown stuffed.
Shimizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee clobbers Shimizu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Shimizu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee misses with a combination
and Shimizu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Shimizu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Shimizu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shimizu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
#T4#
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shimizu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee throws a right and a left that Shimizu avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Shimizu fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seung Woo Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ichiro Shimizu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Shimizu slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Shimizu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lee blocks a head kick by Shimizu.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu moves out of range. #CL#
Shimizu moves into the clinch.#TD#
Shimizu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shimizu is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shimizu has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Shimizu 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#
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shimizu seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shimizu not doing much here.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shimizu.
Shimizu stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shimizu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimizu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shimizu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shimizu wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position. #T3#
Shimizu throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shimizu has Lee pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Shimizu moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shimizu avoids them all with ease.
Lee looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
Lee avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.#CL#
Shimizu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shimizu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shimizu stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shimizu tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee is trying to push Shimizu away but Shimizu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Shimizu tightens his grip and picks Lee up, before dumping him to the ground. Lee manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Shimizu tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Ichiro Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seung Woo Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimizu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ichiro Shimizu.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seung Woo Lee! |
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