Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima blocks a body shot from Sharpe.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Sharpe has Shima pressed against the cage.
Shima just leaning against Sharpe, taking a breather. #TD#
Sharpe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sharpe's guard. Nice work there by Shima.
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharpe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharpe is trying to keep Shima in close. #SUB#
Sharpe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.#ES#
Sharpe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Sharpe decides to pull guard.
Shima is fighting to break Sharpe's control of his arms but Sharpe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sharpe is looking for a triangle but Shima pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Shima avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shima wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Sharpe kicks Shima off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Sharpe avoids the body shot from Shima. #CL2#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima working hard to break the clinch.
Sharpe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharpe wants a takedown.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharpe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharpe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Sharpe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Shima takes the fight into the clinch.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Sharpe's takedown attempt.
Sharpe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Shima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe dives in and grabs Shima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes down on Sharpe's head and hops out.
Shima looks to land a combination but Sharpe avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sharpe misses with a body shot
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Shima does no damage. #CL2#
Shima pushes Sharpe up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sharpe has Shima pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sharpe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shima tumbling to the mat - Sharpe dives into Shima's guard.
Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shima wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sharpe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sharpe, into his guard. #REVB#
Sharpe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Shima stands up from Sharpe's guard - Shima perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Sharpe darts in looking for a takedown but Shima gets double underhooks and turns Sharpe into the cage.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Sharpe drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sharpe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards. #T2#
Sharpe scores with a shot to the side of Shima's head.
Sharpe has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharpe tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpe is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharpe is working Shima over against the cage.
Shima wants to stall.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shima misses with some punches.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpe looking for a takedown. #T3##TD#
Sharpe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Donovan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharpe distracts Shima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet.
Shima pulls Sharpe in close to his closed guard and prevents Sharpe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shima looking to control.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe is stalling in the full guard.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Shima controlling Sharpe's posture.
Sharpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Shima is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sharpe throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely.
Shima pulls Sharpe in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shima lands with a straight right. Sharpe didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shima sprawls well. Shima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet.
Shima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Sharpe.#T1#
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Shima clinches up with Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shima rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima. #ROC2#Sharpe is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Oh Sharpe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Sharpe blocking some punches.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Sharpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sharpe blocks an uppercut.
Donovan Sharpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharpe.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharpe.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharpe tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Sharpe out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
In his post fight interview, Tetsuo Shima gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Kallio drops Shima with a beautiful combination! Shima stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kallio is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Tetsuo Shima has been cut.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Kallio counters with a three punch combo that has Shima backing up. Shima nods at Kallio to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Kallio counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Shima has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kallio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tetsuo Shima spoke after the fight, saying 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'.

Event: CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Tarlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shima avoids it really well and circles away.
Shima takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarlah is defended easily by Shima.
As Tarlah looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Tarlah just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlah's shoulder, as Tarlah tries to avoid the shot.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Tarlah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Shima misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Shima uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Shima has wrist control.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely. #T2#
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shima is looking to stand up but Tarlah isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Shima has his hands on Tarlah's head, controlling the position.
Shima keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass. #T3##ES#
Shima pushes Tarlah off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shima stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarlah. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarlah has a takedown stuffed.
Shima tries to bum rush Tarlah with a series of wild strikes but Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Shima cracks a nice hook into Tarlah's ribs.
Tarlah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlah wants to clinch.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shima throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Tarlah coming out on top.
Tarlah shoots and misses
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima looks to land a left hand but Tarlah moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tarlah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima jabs Tarlah right on the nose. Tarlah blinks but takes it well.
Shima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Tarlah misses with an uppercut.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlah manages to avoid it.
Tarlah lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Shima.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Shima.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Tarlah with a poor takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima with a jab.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Tarlah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tarlah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Tarlah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tarlah manages to end up in side control.
Tarlah working away.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shima is avoiding damage well.
Shima holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Shima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a strike aimed at the side of Shima's head but Shima avoids it well.
Tarlah wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Shima dodges the ground and pound from Tarlah.#T4#
Tarlah misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Shima here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tarlah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shima wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shima is trying to stand up here but Tarlah is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tarlah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlah shoots in but no luck this time.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tarlah misses with a takedown attempt
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarlah under the eye.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Shima misses with a hook.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Shima lands with a nice body punch.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima blocks a jab.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shima lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.#CL#
Shima has Tarlah up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Tarlah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Tarlah moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima clobbers Tarlah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Tarlah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima works over Tarlah's head and body with a nice combination.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shima.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Tarlah shoots in looking for a takedown but Shima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarlah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarlah. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Shima jabs at Tarlah's body.
Tarlah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Tarlah darts in trying to clinch
and Shima counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlah backing up. Tarlah nods at Shima to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Shima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah cracks Shima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima lands the left hand.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Shima.
Tarlah is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima wobbles Tarlah with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Shima dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Tarlah to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new welterweight champion!
As Tetsuo Shima got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.

Event: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
West looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Shima cracks West with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! West looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shima finish him? #CUT#It looks like Alan West has been cut.
West bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Shima comes at him with an uppercut from hell! West falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! West was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
An out of breath Tetsuo Shima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Shima moves away
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brovarnik connects with a solid leg kick.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Brovarnik scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brovarnik.
Alexei Brovarnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima takes a swing at Brovarnik's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Brovarnik has Shima up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima tries to break free but Brovarnik pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Brovarnik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brovarnik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shima's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brovarnik. #T1#
Brovarnik stalling.
Shima managing to block the knees to the body from Brovarnik.
Nice elbow from Brovarnik.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brovarnik missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Shima on the inside. #BC#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Brovarnik clinches.
Brovarnik tries a knee to the head but Shima blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Brovarnik.
Shima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
Brovarnik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Brovarnik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shima letting Brovarnik take a breather here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brovarnik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Brovarnik clinches with his opponent.
Brovarnik tries to land knees in the clinch but Shima avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik throws an elbow that misses.
Brovarnik prevents Shima from breaking the clinch.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brovarnik backwards.
Brovarnik looking to throw knees to the head but Shima is blocking nicely.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brovarniks head.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Brovarnik tries to land knees in the clinch but Shima avoids the damage to the body.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brovarnik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima gets through Brovarnik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Brovarnik.
Shima can't break the clinch.
Brovarnik trying to land knees to the body.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brovarnik backwards.
Brovarnik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brovarnik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shima blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch.
Brovarnik throws a one two combo.
Brovarnik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brovarnik throws a head kick but Shima moves out of range. #T4#
Brovarnik misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brovarnik closes the distance but Shima moves to the side
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brovarnik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shima's sensitive parts.
Shima wants to clinch.
Shima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brovarnik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shima's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Brovarnik clinches.
Shima presses Brovarnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Brovarnik dominated that round.
That's time! Shima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shima displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brovarnik moves to clinch but Shima breaks away
and Shima counters with a huge left! Brovarnik is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shima isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brovarnik from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Shima with a jab.
West looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima cracks West with a nice body shot.#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Shima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
West is trying to escape back to his feet but Shima uses the scramble to pass into side control. #ROC#West is rocked!
West is still in real trouble! Can Shima finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima controls the position.
West seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Shima seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down West for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Shima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Shima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shima happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Shima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Shima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Shima gets a clinch.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
West working aggressively here.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
West is breathing heavily.
West letting Shima take a breather here.
The referee calls for Shima to work. #T1#
West being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Alan West has been cut.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Shima digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Shima. #BC#
Shima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
West gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima has West pushed against the cage.
Shima'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.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Shima digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL#
Shima pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima presses West against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Shima has clasped his hands together around West's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shima in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shima working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shima has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shima lands a really nice looking cross but West seems unphased.
Shima plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends West swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! West face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!
A very excited looking Tetsuo Shima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Brovarnik connects with a solid leg kick.
Brovarnik throws a head kick that Shima semi-blocks.
Brovarnik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shima checks the leg kick.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Brovarnik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brovarnik. Brovarnik obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexei Brovarnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brovarnik.
A nice combination there by Brovarnik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brovarnik can pounce on him.
Brovarnik feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Shima collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexei Brovarnik!

Event: Nfld live 48
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Shima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Usman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Usman.
Usman is looking to slow Shima down with leg kicks.
Usman tries to clinch but Shima is having none of it.
Usman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shima duly obliges.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Usman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Usman is just out of range.
Shima blocks a head kick by Usman.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Usman manages to avoid it.#T1#
Usman tries to clinch
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Usman clinches up against the cage.
Usman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Usman jumps guard but Shima stands there with Usman around his waist. Usman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Usman tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Usman back against the cage.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Usman.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Usman's ribcage. Usman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Usman lands a nice shot to the body.
Usman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Shima cracks Usman with a good jab.
Usman throws a head kick but Shima moves out of range.
Usman misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Shima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Usman tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Usman misses
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Usman connects with a nice looking jab.
Usman misses with a head kick.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Usman.
Usman is looking to clinch but Shima is avoiding it.
Shima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usman in his tracks. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Usman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Usman lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Usman. Usman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Usman throws a head kick but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Usman.
Usman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Usman slips a straight right by Shima.
Usman throws a leg kick but Shima moved away.
Usman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Shima tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Usman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Usman scrambles back to his feet.
Usman scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Usman misses
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Usman has Shima pressed against the cage, preventing Shima from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Usman jumps into guard, dragging Shima to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shima passes Usman's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU#
Shima decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Usman rushes Shima and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Usman can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shima looks to land a combination but Usman avoids it well. #CL2#
Usman has Shima up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Usman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usman throws a right hand that Shima ducks under and follows up with a left that Shima also avoids with ease.
Usman misses with a head kick.
It looks like Shima has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Usman tries to clinch but Shima moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Usman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Usman moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Shima misses with a looping right.#T1#
Shima scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Usman is rocked!
Shima connects with a stiff jab that staggers Usman - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!
A relieved looking Tetsuo Shima thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Frank connects with the punch.
Shima moves out of range of the body kick from Frank.
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Shima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shima's sensitive parts.
Frank cracks Shima with an open hand slap.
Frank tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A thudding body kick lands there by Frank!
Shima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frank throws a wild body kick that Shima sees coming a mile off.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shima throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Frank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Frank.
Frank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a series of strikes. Frank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frank scores with a nice head shot.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frank. Frank obviously looking to wear him down.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shima tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frank throws a leg kick but Shima moved away.#T2#
Shima moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Shima tries for a takedown but Frank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shima will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shima misses with a double jab
and Frank counters with a right hand to the body.
Frank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shima with a poor takedown
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima 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.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Shima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards. #BC2#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shima takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Shima slips under a jab.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Frank displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shima up against the cage.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Shima leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank throws out a leg kick but Shima moves out of range and Frank only half commits.
Shima misses with the combination.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Shima moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank is looking to land body kicks.
Shima misses with a body punch
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Shima throws a leg kick
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Shima misses.
Frank throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frank lands a really nice looking cross but Shima seems unphased.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Shima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Frank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shima throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frank counters with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frank - the referee stops the clock and Shima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frank. Shima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Frank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frank with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Shima backs off Frank throws a huge counter combo but Shima manages to avoid it all.
Shima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frank counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and Shima moves out of range easily.
Shima slips a jab and a cross from Frank.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank scores with a leg kick.
Shima throws a lazy head kick
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank.
Shima throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Frank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank scores with a spinning back kick!
Frank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Shima catches Frank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank throws a big counter head kick but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Frank throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Frank closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frank tries to land a front kick but Shima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Shima's head.
Shima throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Shima.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Shima is looking to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch.
Shima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Frank tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Frank misses
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Shima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shima misses with a head kick.
Shima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frank slips under a jab.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima throws a series of punches but Frank avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Shima misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Frank.
A jab from Frank misses.
Shima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank.
Shima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shima misses with a leg kick
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shima lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Frank.
Shima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frank's hands.
Frank connects with the punch.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Frank connects with a solid leg kick.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shima at a distance.
Frank staying out of range there.#T1#
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Shima's head but Shima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Frank was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shima takes one on the button.
Frank lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank. #T2#
Frank misses with a looping right.
Shima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shima scrambles back to his feet.
Shima shoots for a takedown but Frank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frank blocks a head kick by Shima.
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Shima.
Frank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shima.
Shima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
Shima misses with the body kick
and Frank counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shima's knee momentarily.
Shima tries to clinch up.#T3#
Shima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frank is fending him off so far but Shima persists. Nope, Frank circles away and we're back to standing.
Shima avoids the body shot from Frank.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shima misses with a takedown
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank scores with a jab.
Shima misses with a series of wild punches.
Shima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Shima misses with a combination
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Shima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Frank misses.
Frank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frank is looking to slow Shima down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frank can pounce on him.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frank misses with a hook #CL#
and Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Shima lands a left and a right that send Frank crashing to the mat, dazed. Shima thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Frank is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
An out of breath and clearly excited Micah Frank thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Shima tries to work over Liee's front leg with a kick but Liee checks it.
Liee swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shima on the side of the head.
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shima throws the left hand but Liee avoids the punch easily.
Brusse Liee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liee moves in looking to clinch but Shima pushes him off.
Shima lands with a hook. Liee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liee is looking to clinch. #T1#
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liee manages to avoid it.
Liee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Liee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Shima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liee. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima jabs Liee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shima scores with a jab to the head.
Shima defending well as Liee loads up on a big left hand.
It looks like Shima has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Liee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Shima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Shima throws out a loose jab but Liee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liee wants to slow Shima down by chopping away at his legs.
Liee ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liee was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima slips a straight right by Liee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shima 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 Liee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Liee misses with a body shot.
Shima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liee is out of range and Shima settles back down.
Liee takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Shima.
Liee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liee chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Liee closes the distance and clinches.
Shima prevents a body shot from Liee. #T3##BC#
Shima manages to break the clinch.
Liee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shima.#CUT#It looks like Brusse Liee has been cut.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liee.#KD#
Shima lands a left and a right that send Liee crashing to the mat, dazed. Shima thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Liee is rocked!
Shima drops Liee with a huge uppercut! Liee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shima is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
A relieved looking Tetsuo Shima thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Brusse Liee had this to say: 'OOOohhhh!!! AAAahhhh !!! Now,try again with feeling !!! '.

Event: Nfld 37
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Shima blocks the body kick.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Usman lands with a right hand.
Usman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Usman lands the left hand.
Shima blocks the body kick.
Usman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Usman manages to avoid it.
Usman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shima throws a series of punches but Usman avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Usman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shima, pushing him back against the cage.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima lands a left hand.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Usman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima taking a breather.
Usman tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Usman back against the cage.
Usman misses with an elbow strike.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Usman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Usman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.
Usman misses with an elbow over the top.
Shima works on Usman's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima cracks Usman with a nice body shot.#T2#
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
Usman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Usman misses with a punch to the body.
Shima prevents a body shot from Usman.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Shima is trying to break the clinch but Usman is controlling him.
Usman takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Usman.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Usman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Usman drags the fight down to the ground.
Shima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Trials Of Fortitude that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shima has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Usman is proving hard to escape from.
Usman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Usman wants to stand and escape but Shima is having none of it. #T4##SU#
Shima stands up and waves to Usman to follow him.
Usman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shima lands with a cross.
Shima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shima as he jumps to the side.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman wants to clinch
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usman tries to clinch there but Shima circles away.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch but Shima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Usman slips under a jab.
Shima throws a right hand that Usman ducks under and follows up with a left that Usman also avoids with ease.
Shima takes a swing at Usman's ribcage but misses.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima looks to throw the jab but Usman is out of range.
Shima misses with a hook.
Shima misses with an uppercut. Usman saw that one coming.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Usman uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Usman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima throws a hook but Usman avoids it easily.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
It seemed like Usman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usman moves away.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman scores with a sloppy right hand. Shima should have avoided that one.
Shima avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usman.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Usman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima throws a hook but Usman blocks it.
Usman misses with a looping right.#T2#
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima swings for the body but Usman moves out of range.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima throws the left hand but Usman avoids the punch easily.
Usman connects with a looping right hand.
Shima misses with an uppercut
and Usman counters with a series of strikes. Shima will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usman slips under a jab from Shima.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
Usman lands with a shot to the body.
Shima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Usman doesn't seem bothered though.
Usman connects with a high kick. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Usman takes one to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Usman has Shima up against the cage in a clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.
Usman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Usman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Usman throws a sloppy head kick and Shima moves out of range easily.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
letting Usman counter with a right hand.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Usman misses.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Usman counters with a two punch combo.
Usman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Jab by Usman.
Usman scores with a punch to the head.
Usman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Usman gets caught flat footed, as Shima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Usman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Usman checks the leg kick.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usman moves away.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usman tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Usman tries to clinch up but Shima circles away and keeps his distance.
Shima misses with a double jab
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman throws a series of punches but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Usman manages to avoid it.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima stuffs the takedown.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usman cracks a nice hook into Shima's ribs.
Usman looks to throw the jab but Shima is out of range.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Usman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usman shoots and misses
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RaeRae Usman.
Usman tries to clinch there but Shima circles away.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Usman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Usman does it's job there.
Usman avoids the body shot from Shima. #T2#
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima lands with a right that hurts Usman. Usman looks to clinch but Shima throws a short knee that drops Usman. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tetsuo Shima!
During a confident post fight interview, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, RaeRae Usman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2023

#R1#
Shima throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Shima dips to his left and cracks Crowder with an uppercut!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowder's elbow.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Shima blocking some punches.
Crowder being controlled against the cage.
Crowder tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Crowder back against the cage.
Crowder has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shima rushes Crowder and presses him up against the cage.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crowder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shima works on Crowder's body with a couple of short punches.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Crowder pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shima forces Crowder back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Crowder is trying to trip Shima. He has hold of a leg but Shima is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crowder persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Shima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shima wants to get back to his feet but Crowder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shima is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder won't allow Shima to get back to his feet.
Crowder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowder trying to move into half guard but instead Shima has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Crowder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Shima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shima is one step ahead there.
Shima forces his way into half guard.
Crowder is staying active underneath Shima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shima tries to stand and escape but Crowder is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima 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##CL2#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Crowder trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Shima wants to get back to his feet but Crowder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crowder advances position into side control!
Crowder trying to control the position but Shima is working away. #T1##SUB#
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Shima is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Crowder.
Crowder wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crowder has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Shima bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowder.
It looked like Crowder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2##CL2#
Crowder gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima is looking to control Crowder's arms but Crowder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shima has his back to the cage.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shima can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Shima looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowder passes Shima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder wants to advance to full mount but Shima doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Crowder is stalling in the full guard.
Crowder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima wants to improve his position but instead Crowder has moved into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima is trying to control but can't.
Crowder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Crowder is working for a submission of some sort.
Crowder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Shima pulls Crowder in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crowder misses with a kick to the body
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Shima letting Crowder take a breather here.
Shima just leaning against Crowder, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Crowder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shima trying to control the position but instead, Crowder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shima into the cage.
Shima has Crowder pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL2#
Crowder gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Crowder slowing the pace effectively.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Shima. #T2#
Shima lands a left hand. #BC#
Crowder breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Crowder.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowder slips a jab from Shima.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crowder or perhaps it was just good defense by Shima, which made it look bad.
Shima misses with a jab to the body
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Shima catches Crowder right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Good leg kick by Crowder.
Shima tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Shima misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Shima tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crowder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Shima lands.#CL2#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima digs a right hand into Crowder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowder's gas tank.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowder as Shima tries to tie him up. #T4#
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima tries a body shot but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Crowder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crowder up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tetsuo Shima.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023

#R1#
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Trials Of Fortitude that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall shoots in but Shima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima stuffs the takedown.
Shima throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.#T1#
Hall looks to land a combination but Shima avoids it well.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Shima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shima.
A jab from Hall misses.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shima misses with a looping left.#T2#
Shima shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Hall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shima misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Shima as Hall shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shima dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shima pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Hall blocks a low kick nicely.
Hall misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Hall successfully pulls guard.
Shima looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Shima wants to get up but he can't break Hall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Shima decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Shima is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sirus Hall'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#
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shima defends it nicely.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shima wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Shima, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Shima tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shima is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Shima tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking to advance position but Shima won't allow it.
Shima is trying to stand up here but Hall is controlling him well.
Shima preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall trying to control the action but Shima is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shima tries to kick Hall off but Hall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shima trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Hall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall scores with a hook to the body. Shima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
Shima throws a low kick, looking for Hall's leg but Hall calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Hall tries to bum rush Shima with a series of wild strikes but Shima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Shima looking to score a takedown here. Hall is defending well but Shima drives through and ends up in Hall's guard.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Shima is retaining full guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Shima keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sirus Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sirus Hall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall jabs at Shima's body.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Shima saw that one coming.
Shima wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Shima.
Hall walks into a stiff left hand from Shima.#T1##CL#
Shima clinches.
Hall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shima pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Hall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima'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.#T2#
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shima slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Hall and sends Shima crashing to the mat! Hall follows him down to the mat - Shima regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Shima is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shima gets full guard.
Shima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Shima wants to stand and escape but Hall is having none of it.
Shima keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Shima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shima dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shima is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Hall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Shima from standing up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shima looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hall pushes a forearm under Shima's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shima is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sirus Hall!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sirus Hall waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 31
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Kanaani gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima prevents Kanaani from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shima. #BC#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kanaani cracks Shima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kanaani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Kanaani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kanaani lands with a straight right. Shima didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani throws a leg kick which misses Shima's front leg but catches the back leg as Shima tries to avoid it.
Shima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Kanaani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Kanaani looks to throw the jab but Shima is out of range.
Kanaani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Shima counters with a crisp one two that drops Kanaani! Shima thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kanaani to his feet! Kanaani is in big trouble!
Kanaani throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Kanaani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shima slips under a jab from Kanaani.
Shima throws the left hand but Kanaani avoids the punch easily.
Kanaani connects with an inside leg kick.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanaani.
Shima misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Kanaani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shima sprawls well initially but Kanaani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kanaani.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kanaani throwing shots but Shima is blocking nicely. #T2#
Shima is looking to escape.
Shima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kanaani.
Nice strikes from Kanaani there.
Shima trying to control but Kanaani postures up.
Kanaani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kanaani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kanaani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shima trying to hold on to Kanaani's head to control him but Kanaani postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kanaani lands a nice shot that snaps Shima's head back. #T3#
Kanaani scores with a nice head shot.
Shima connects with a looping right hand.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kanaani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kanaani slips under a jab.
Kanaani throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Shima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kanaani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shima throws a body punch but Kanaani moves out of range.
Kanaani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shima fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kanaani breaks the clinch.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Kanaani. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Shima clinches up with Kanaani and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanaani.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kanaani up against the cage.
Kanaani tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Kanaani back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Kanaani misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kanaani. #BC#
Shima manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
That's time! Shima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shima tries to clinch but Kanaani is having none of it. #CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Kanaani against the cage.
Kanaani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanaani is looking for a takedown.
Kanaani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Kanaani wants to break free but Shima has control.
A head punch on the inside from Kanaani fails to land.
Kanaani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima prevents a body shot from Kanaani. #T1#
Shima prevents Kanaani from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Shima manages to break the clinch.
Kanaani 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. #CL#
Shima rushes Kanaani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kanaani wants to stall.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanaani backwards. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch.
Kanaani lands a jab to the nose.
Kanaani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shima tries to clinch but Kanaani moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shima wants to clinch
and Kanaani counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Kanaani. That snapped Shima's head back.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Kanaani with a nice calf kick.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanaani thuds a left hand into Shima's body.
Shima checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanaani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanaani fails with a takedown attempt.
Shima misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Kanaani. #T3#
Kanaani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kanaani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kanaani defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
Shima takes a swing at Kanaani's ribcage but misses.
Shima looks to land a combination but Kanaani avoids it well.
Kanaani tries to bum rush Shima with a series of wild strikes but Shima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Shima.
A jab from Kanaani does it's job there.
Kanaani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Shima is rocked!#CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Kanaani back into the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Kanaani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima looks to clinch
and Kanaani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kanaani fails with a takedown attempt.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Kanaani.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Shima fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kanaani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Shima gets a clinch.
Shima prevents a body shot from Kanaani.
Kanaani trying to stall but Shima improves his position.
Kanaani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kanaani lands a body shot. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch.
Shima wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima throws a leg kick
and Kanaani counters with a straight right hand.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanaani circles away. #T1#
Shima lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanaani.
Shima wants to land a leg kick but Kanaani is out of range. #CL#
Shima rushes Kanaani and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Shima moves out of range.
Kanaani moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Shima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shima duly obliges. #CUT#That has opened up Mehdi Kanaani's cut even more.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shima tries to clinch but Kanaani moves out of range.
Shima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kanaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kanaani shoots in but no luck this time.
Kanaani lands a nice shot that snaps Shima's head back.
Kanaani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shima throws a hook but Kanaani blocks it.#CL#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Kanaani'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.
Shima stalls. #T3#
Kanaani takes a shot to the head.
Shima just leaning against Kanaani, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Kanaani.
Kanaani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanaani misses with a body punch.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kanaani up against the cage.
Kanaani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kanaani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mehdi Kanaani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Kanaani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kanaani 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Shima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinales.
Pinales misses with a takedown attempt - Shima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinales shoots for a double leg takedown but Shima sprawls well. He's pushed Pinales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shima throws a low kick but Pinales moves out of range easily.
Pinales dives in and grabs Shima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Shima looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pinales has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima wants to clinch up but Pinales keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Pinales shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinales has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pinales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shima counters with a series of strikes. Pinales will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shima throws a jab when Pinales was well out of range.
Pinales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinales checks a leg kick nicely.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.#CL#
Shima pushes Pinales up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2##TD2#
Pinales has picked Shima up - he's going for a ride! Pinales dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima is doing well to control the position and prevent Pinales from advancing to side control.
Pinales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shima tries to kick Pinales off but Pinales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shima has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Pinales is working for a kimura but Shima is defending it quite comfortably.
Shima gets full guard.#SUB2#
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shima dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shima tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinales is retaining full guard. #SU#
Shima gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Shima gets a double leg takedown into Pinales's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Pinales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pinales working for a triangle but Shima defends it easily.
Shima tries to stand but Pinales is controlling from the bottom.
Shima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pinales looking for subs off his back but Shima has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinales tries for a takedown but Shima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Shima tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Shima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shima passes into half guard.
Shima slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Shima decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
Pinales avoids the head kick by Shima.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Pinales checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinales.
Shima tries to clinch but Pinales moves out of range. #CL#
Shima rushes Pinales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shima swivels and escapes.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Shima throws a head kick but Pinales moves out of range.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Shima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinales.#T4#
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pinales to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Pinales postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pinales, into his guard. #REVR#
Shima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Shima decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pinales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Pinales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shima scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Shima leaves Pinales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Shima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shima tries to bum rush Pinales with a series of wild strikes but Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinales slips a jab from Shima.#T1#
Shima tries to clinch up but Pinales circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima throws a sloppy head kick and Pinales moves out of range easily.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Shima is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pinales's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pinales swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pinales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shima circles away.
Shima tries to clinch up but Pinales circles away and keeps his distance.
Shima tried to score with a low kick but Pinales checks it.
Shima scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Shima misses with a looping right.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinales checks a leg kick.
Pinales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shima 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 Pinales has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinales and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Pinales closes the distance and clinches up with Shima, looking for a takedown. Pinales pushes Shima against the cage but Shima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinales.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Shima throws a series of punches but Pinales avoids them all with ease.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinales moves away.
No luck for Pinales with that takedown attempt.
Pinales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shima tries to avoid it but Pinales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shima to the ground. Shima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinales circles away. #T4#
Shima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Shima is looking to clinch but Pinales is avoiding it.
Shima tries to clinch but Pinales moves out of range.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima misses with a hook. Pinales ducked under it nicely.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Shima as Pinales shoots in.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinales has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Shima clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
A victorious Tetsuo Shima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.
Handicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Handicks back into the cage.
Handicks working hard to break the clinch.
Shima has Handicks pressed against the cage, preventing Handicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Handicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Handicks controls his hands. #T1#
Handicks wants to break free but Shima has control.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handicks tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Shima is pushing Handicks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Handicks breaks the clinch. #CL#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Handicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Handicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Shima has Handicks pressed against the cage.
Handicks tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Handicks is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shima throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima prevents Handicks from breaking the clinch.
Handicks wants to break free but Shima has control.
Handicks blocking some punches.
Handicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Handicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it. #T4#
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.
Handicks being controlled against the cage.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima has Handicks pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handicks is trying to break free.
Shima stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Handicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Handicks against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Handicks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it. #BC2#
Handicks manages to break the clinch.
Handicks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Handicks.
Shima stalling.
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Shima tries to work over Handicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Handicks manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Handicks in a clinch.
Handicks prevents a body shot from Shima.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Handicks wants to break free but Shima has control.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Handicks is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shima scores with a punch to the head.
Handicks throws a body shot but no joy.
As Handicks tries to get set, Shima tries to push him back and clinch up but Handicks manages to avoid the attempt.
Handicks misses with a double jab.
Handicks scores with a jab. Shima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shima is looking to clinch but Handicks is avoiding it.
Shima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Handicks throws a series of punches but Shima avoids them all with ease.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima blocks a jab.#CL#
Shima clinches.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.#T4#
Handicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima prevents Handicks from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Shima throws a body punch but Handicks moves out of range.
Shima scores with a decent looking hook.
Shima slips under a jab from Handicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima misses with a double jab.
Handicks misses with a combination #CL#
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Handicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johny Handicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Handicks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shima moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Shima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Handicks under the eye.
Handicks thuds his right hand into Shima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima stalls.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handicks up against the cage.#T2#
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Handicks controls the action.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Handicks tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Handicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Handicks wants to break free but Shima has control. #BC2#
Handicks breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Handicks swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Handicks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shima tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Handicks is looking for the big counter here.
Shima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Handicks slips under a jab from Shima.#CL#
Shima rushes Handicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Handicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Shima wants the takedown. Handicks is fighting it off but Shima persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Handicks's guard against the cage.
Shima wants to get up but he can't break Handicks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Handicks trying to control the position here.
Shima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SU#
Shima stands up and waves to Handicks to follow him.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima throws the left hand but Handicks avoids the punch easily.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Shima pushes Kiloe up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Shima pushes Kiloe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Kiloe presses Shima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima blocks a body shot from Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiloe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiloe tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiloe lands a shoulder strike.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Shima has Kiloe pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kiloe.
Kiloe has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiloe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Kiloe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Shima.
Kiloe has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima. #T2#
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kiloe.
Shima stalls.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kiloe throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Shima takes the fight into the clinch.
Shima is stalling here.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land. #T3##BC#
Shima breaks from the clinch.
Shima jabs at Kiloe's body.#CL#
Shima gets a clinch.
Kiloe tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiloe throws a head punch that misses.
Kiloe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Shima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Kiloe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima misses with a looping left.
Kiloe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4##CL#
Shima has Kiloe up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiloe working aggressively here.
Kiloe has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Kiloe lands a nice uppercut.
Kiloe misses with a punch to the body.
Kiloe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiloe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Kiloe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kiloe scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiloe.
Kiloe lands a body shot.
Shima prevents a body shot from Kiloe.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Kiloe working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Pete Kiloe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kiloe up against the cage.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima lands a body shot. #T1#
Shima presses Kiloe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiloe controls his hands.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Kiloe tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Kiloe back against the cage.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Kiloe has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Kiloe tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Kiloe back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kiloe.
Kiloe tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Kiloe back against the cage.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Shima is pushing Kiloe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kiloe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Kiloe working aggressively here.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima prevents a body shot from Kiloe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Kiloe lands a shoulder strike.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima. #BC#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiloe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima trying to stall but Kiloe improves his position.
Kiloe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima prevents a body shot from Kiloe.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima cracks Kiloe with a nice body shot.
Shima has Kiloe pushed against the cage.#T4#
Kiloe swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima pushes Kiloe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima is stalling here.
Kiloe tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Kiloe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiloe working aggressively here.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Shima. #BC#
Shima manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kiloe gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiloe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shima looking to stall.
Shima gets through Kiloe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shima tries a low kick but Kiloe avoids it.
Kiloe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shima swings for the body but Kiloe moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kiloe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Shima there.#CL#
Shima rushes Kiloe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kiloe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiloe can do to turn this around?
Kiloe pushes Shima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiloe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shima blocking some punches.
A short left from Shima.
Kiloe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Kiloe.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Kiloe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiloe controls his hands.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiloe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiloe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Kiloe misses with some punches.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiloe throws a head punch that misses.
Shima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kiloe fails to land.
Kiloe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiloe tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiloe tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiloe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Pete Kiloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kiloe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kiloe fails to land.
Kiloe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima avoiding damage.
Kiloe tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Kiloe against the cage.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiloe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiloe misses with the head strike.

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 Tetsuo Shima.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
A relieved looking Tetsuo Shima thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Pete Kiloe had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.

Event: Nfld FN 35
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Shima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shima misses with a straight right.
As Shima backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Shima manages to avoid it all.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Shima moves out of range.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shima tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Shima misses with a hook
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Shima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Shima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adam Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes swinging wildly here. #T2#
Shima jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Adam Barnes has been cut.
Shima is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Shima blocks the leg kick.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Shima's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Barnes connects with a jab.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Shima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shima misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Shima misses with a double jab
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adam Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Shima throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shima.
Barnes stalks Shima and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shima's face. Shima staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Shima.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shima doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnes cracks Shima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Adam Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Shima's ribs.
Shima's corner calls for a 1-2. Shima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Barnes clobbers Shima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Shima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD#
Shima lands a left and a right that send Barnes crashing to the mat, dazed. Shima thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shima tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Shima shakes it off.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shima misses the jab.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shima might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shima swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.#T2#
Barnes throws a low kick but Shima avoids it.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Shima misses.
Barnes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Shima avoids nicely.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnes. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Shima misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shima throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Barnes looks to land a combination but Shima avoids it well.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shima.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes slips a straight right by Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Barnes's cut.
That's time! Shima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shima stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shima throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes feints a jab promting Shima to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shima.
A head kick from Barnes lands but Shima takes it in his stride.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Shima is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barnes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shima misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
Shima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Shima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Shima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shima takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Shima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Shima throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shima checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shima is out of range.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Shima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Shima appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Shima is looking for a counter combo.
Shima fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Barnes!
Adam Barnes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Nfld 29
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Savage lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Shima misses. #KD2#
Savage moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shima goes down! Can Savage finish him!?#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oh Shima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shima seems to have got his legs back now.
Savage throws a big right hand that misses.
Shima wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely.
Shima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Savage postures up in Shima's guard and throws a big left but Shima blocks it.
Shima keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima wants to stand up but Savage is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima has Savage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Savage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima can't get the takedown.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savage.#KD2#
Savage drops his shoulder and cracks Shima with a huge uppercut! Shima goes down! Can Savage finish him?
Savage chips away with some ground and pound.
Shima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Shima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shima, not yet. #T3#
Savage throws a big elbow that misses.
Savage landing some decent shots from guard.
Shima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shima manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Savage tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage working aggressively here. #T4#
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima is working Savage over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Shima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Shima.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Royal Savage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Savage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Shima defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Savage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Shima moves away and avoids it.
Shima tried to counter with a leg kick but Savage avoided it.
BOOM! Savage lands a beautiful left hook that drops Shima. Shima tries to recover but Savage is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Shima lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Royal Savage!
The Royal Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld christmas special
Date: Dec 29, 2022

#R1#
Shima works the jab nicely.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savage.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Shima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage misses with the head strike.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima is looking for a takedown.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Shima is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savage is defending well.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savage or not.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Shima has Savage pressed against the cage.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Shima lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tries to stall but Savage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage misses with some punches.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima is working for takedown but Savage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Savage being controlled against the cage.
Shima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Shima wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage misses with the head strike.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shima stalks Savage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Savage's face. Savage staggers backwards, shaken.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savage digs a good hook to Shima's body.
Savage with a nice cross.
Shima tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Shima blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Nice body punch from Shima. #T1#
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Shima breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shima tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage being controlled against the cage.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Shima. #BC#
Shima manages to break the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Savage lands a lovely overhand right.
Shima throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Shima's shoulder, as Shima tries to avoid the shot.
Savage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Shima moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Shima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Shima seems to have got his legs back now.
Shima digs a good hook to Savage's body. #CL#
Shima pushes Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Savage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuo Shima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shima.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shima moves away from the strike by Savage. #T1#
Savage moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Savage might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savage.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Shima lands a right hand.
Savage being controlled against the cage.
Shima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savage or not.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shima.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands. #T3#
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Royal Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savage stops a takedown attempt from Shima.
Savage letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage working aggressively here.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima taking a breather.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shimas head.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Shima pushes Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima'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.
Shima stalling in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Nfld live 17
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima tries a head kick but it misses.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Vartanein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Vartanein misses
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Vartanein lands with a shot to the body.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Shima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima wants to clinch.
Vartanein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shima misses with a low kick.
Vartanein throws a shot to the body.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
Vartanein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vartanein defending well as Shima loads up on a big left hand.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima throws a right and a left that Vartanein avoids nicely.
Shima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vartanein counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima digs a good hook to Vartanein's body.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vartanein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range. #T2#
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vartanein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Shima's shoulder, as Shima tries to avoid the shot.
Vartanein lands with a cross.
Shima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein blocks a leg kick.
Shima defending well as Vartanein loads up on a big left hand.
Shima tries to bum rush Vartanein with a series of wild strikes but Vartanein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vartanein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
Vartanein throws a hook to the side of Shima's head but Shima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vartanein misses with a looping right.
Shima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Vartanein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Vartanein coming out on top.
Vartanein digs a good body shot into Shima's ribs.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
Shima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vartanein cracks Shima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Shima darts in and clinches Vartanein up against the cage.
Vartanein is pressed up against the cage. Shima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vartanein down to the mat. Vartanein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
Shima tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Shima blocks the body kick.
Vartanein throws an off balance right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima takes one to the chin there.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vartanein.
A solid body kick from Vartanein.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vartanein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
Shima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vartanein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vartanein! But no joy.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shima takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shima throws a sloppy body shot
and Vartanein counters with a nice body shot.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Shima tried to counter with a leg kick but Vartanein avoided it.
Shima looks to clinch
and Vartanein counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Shima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Shima wants to clinch.
Vartanein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vartanein looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Vartanein just gets out of the way.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vartanein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Vartanein finds it's way through Shima's defenses. #T1#
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Shima scores with a nice head shot.
Vartanein looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Shima's ribs.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a body shot
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Vartanein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vartanein works Shima's body with a nice hook.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Vartanein misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vartanein thinking.
Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shima throws a leg kick but Vartanein moved away.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it.
Vartanein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shima doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima staying out of range there.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##KD#
Shima drops Vartanein with a beautiful combination! Vartanein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shima is looking for the KO!
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartanein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vartanein lands a nice shot that snaps Shima's head back.
Vartanein misses with a right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima staying out of range there.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vartanein scores with a nice right hand.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Shima rushes Vartanein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vartanein fails to land.
Vartanein prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vartanein throws an elbow but misses.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vartanein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shima needs to keep his hands up - Vartanein had a free shot at his head there.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
Shima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shima moves away from the strike by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Vartanein finds it's target.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Shima misses with a hook. Vartanein ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vartanein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the head.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Shima scores with a punch to the head.
Shima slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima is looking to counter the offense by Vartanein and move into the clinch.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
As Vartanein backs away, Shima returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vartanein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shima displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vartanein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Vartanein throws a leg kick which misses Shima's front leg but catches the back leg as Shima tries to avoid it.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Vartanein catches Shima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
Shima throws a leg kick
and Vartanein counters with a straight right hand.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Vartanein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shima tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Vartanein has Shima pressed against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Vartanein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima can't get the takedown.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Vartanein.
Shima gets through Vartanein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vartanein misses with a body punch.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shima'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.
Shima taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vartanein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Nfld live 16
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Day tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shima is able to avoid easily.
Day takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Day lands with an overhand left.
Shima moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Day gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Day's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Shima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Day tries to keep at a distance but Shima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day wants to break free but Shima has control.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Day being controlled against the cage.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Day up against the cage.
Shima receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL2#
Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Day tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Day drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Day ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Day no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Day wants to stand but Shima is controlling the position. #T2#
Shima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shima tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Shima is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Day throws a series of punches but Shima avoids them all with ease.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Shima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Day connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shima scrambles back to his feet.
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Day looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Day misses with the combination.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Shima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Shima drives through and clinches with Day against the cage. #BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shima takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Shima sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Shima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Day misses with a looping left.
Shima works Day's body with a nice hook.
Shima throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Shima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Shima pushes Day up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima stalling the fight.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Day misses with an uppercut
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima avoids the body shot from Day.
Shima slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Day is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day cracks Shima with an open hand slap.
Shima throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Shima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima moves away from the strike by Day.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shima is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Shima circles away and we're back to standing.
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shima! But no joy.#T1#
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonny Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Day is rocked!
Day backs away from a small jab... but Shima lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Day crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Shima with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tetsuo Shima!
A very excited looking Tetsuo Shima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld live 14
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Shima works the jab nicely.
Frankies walks into a left hand.
Frankies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shima on the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shima blocks a jab.
Frankies is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frankies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Frankies gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.#TD2#
Frankies manages to pull guard. #T1#
Frankies has control of Shima's left arm, preventing Shima from doing any damage.
Frankies wants to stand and escape but Shima is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frankies is controlling Shima's posture.
Frankies looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Shima stands and steps away. Frankies gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frankies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frankies has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima avoiding damage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Frankies wants a takedown.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Frankies.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frankies jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Frankies gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frankies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frankies misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Frankies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frankies dives in and grabs Shima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shima pushes down on Frankies's head and hops out.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frankies fails with the takedown
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankies throws an off balance right hand
and Shima counters with a right hand to the body.
Shima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Shima.
Frankies throws a poor cross that misses
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima just leaning against Frankies, taking a breather.
Frankies is stalling here.
Shima avoiding damage.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Shima is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Frankies tries to clinch
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frankies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima swats away the attempt to clinch by Frankies.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frankies misses with a left hand
and Frankies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima lands a jab to the head.
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frankies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Shima. No joy for Frankies on that attempt. #T3#
Frankies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frankies misses with a hook
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Shima lands a two punch combo.
Frankies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frankies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Shima connects with a looping right hand.
Shima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frankies doesn't seem bothered though.
Shima lands with a cross. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Frankies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Frankies drives through and clinches with Shima against the cage. #TD2#
Frankies turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frankies manages to end up in side control.

Shima bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shima stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Shima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frankies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frankies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frankies changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima tries to work over Frankies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Nice body punch from Shima. #BC#
Shima breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Frankies back into the cage.
Frankies tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Frankies being controlled against the cage.
Edgar Frankies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right from Shima.
Shima stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima. #T3#
Shima taking a breather.
Shima slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Frankies fails to pull guard.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frankies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Frankies.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frankies tries for a takedown. No joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Nfld live 13
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Shima avoids the body shot from Zwirn.
Shima drops his hands momentarily and Zwirn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zwirn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Shima pushes Zwirn up against the cage in a clinch.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Shima.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zwirn pushes off an throws an elbow but Shima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shima stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Zwirn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Zwirn sizes up Shima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shima takes a swing at Zwirn's ribcage but misses.
Shima drops his hands momentarily and Zwirn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Zwirn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shima is pushing Zwirn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shima's brow.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zwirn throws an elbow but misses.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Shima misses with a body punch. #T4#
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zwirn throws an elbow but misses.
Shima avoids the elbow strike from Zwirn, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zwirn being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Zwirn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shima takes one to the chin there.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zwirn missing with a left hand there. Shima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Zwirn.
Zwirn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zwirn misses with a straight left.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Zwirn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zwirn scores with a three punch combo!
Zwirn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Zwirn tries to keep at a distance but Shima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zwirn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zwirn lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shima's brow. #T1#
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Zwirn lands an elbow just above Shima 's eye.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Shima just leaning against Zwirn, taking a breather.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.#T2#
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zwirn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shima's defenses.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Shima is pushing Zwirn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn pushes off an throws an elbow but Shima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shima stalls. #T3#
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zwirn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shima avoiding damage.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frederick Zwirn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Shima taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zwirn up against the cage.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Shima avoiding damage.
Zwirn letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Zwirn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Zwirn in a clinch.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zwirn has him pressed against the cage.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Shima has Zwirn pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Zwirn misses with a double jab.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zwirn thuds his right hand into Shima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1##CL2#
Zwirn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn pushes off an throws an elbow but Shima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zwirn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shima stalling.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zwirn letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.#T2#
Zwirn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike.
Shima trying to stall but Zwirn improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zwirn pushes off an throws an elbow but Shima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Zwirn.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zwirn up against the cage.
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shima avoiding damage.
Shima'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.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shima's brow.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zwirn misses with an elbow strike.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Zwirn lands a jab to Shima's midsection.
Zwirn lands with an overhand left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zwirn misses with a double jab
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zwirn fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Zwirn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zwirn 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld FN 22
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1##CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Vartanein has Shima pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Vartanein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Vartanein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Shima rushes Vartanein and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima stalling the fight.
Vartanein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima has Vartanein pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein. #CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Vartanein swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Vartanein.
Shima has Vartanein pushed against the cage.#T4#
Vartanein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vartanein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima works on Vartanein's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Vartanein slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Shima throws a right and a left that Vartanein avoids nicely.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vartanein throws a poor cross that misses
and Shima counters with a one-two to the body.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away. #CL#
Shima clinches.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vartanein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Vartanein is pushing Shima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima'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.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vartanein can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Vartanein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vartanein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartanein.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Shima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shima staying out of range there.
A jab from Vartanein does it's job there.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
A counter left hand to the body from Shima misses its target.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vartanein throws a chopping leg kick but Shima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Shima is looking to clinch.
Vartanein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Shima wants to clinch up but Vartanein keeps it at a distance.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima tries for a takedown but Vartanein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vartanein throws out a powerful jab.
Vartanein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Shima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima presses Vartanein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Shima. #T1#
Vartanein effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage. #BC2#
Vartanein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein scores with a body shot.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vartanein throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vartanein loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.#T3#
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Shima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left lands for Vartanein.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
Vartanein is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vartanein. #T4#
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Vartanein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartanein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartanein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vartanein punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shima is able to avoid easily.
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Vartanein misses with a straight right.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vartanein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shima at a distance.
Shima is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein misses with a hook.#CL#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vartanein trying to land knees to the body.
Vartanein is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage. #T2#
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima pushes Vartanein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Vartanein back against the cage.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it. #T3#
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vartanein scores with a knee to the head.
Vartanein wants to break free but Shima has control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Vartanein is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Vartanein is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Romega Vartanein has been cut.
Shima is pushing Vartanein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Romega Vartanein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartanein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vartanein jabs at Shima's body.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vartanein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Vartanein cracks Shima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
As Vartanein looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Vartanein just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vartanein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL#
Vartanein gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein is having none of it.
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vartanein paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Vartanein has Shima pressed against the cage.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage. #T2#
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Vartanein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shima stalls.
Shima stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Vartanein has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vartanein up against the cage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Vartanein's corner calls for a 1-2. Vartanein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shima.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Vartanein takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Vartanein lands with a good body shot.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Vartanein stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romega Vartanein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Vartanein pushes him off.
Vartanein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Shima's body. Shima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romega Vartanein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vartanein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: Nfld FN 20
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1#
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Shima pushes him off.
Shima misses with a double jab.
Rambo throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Shima.
A big left from Shima misses.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Rambo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jon Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.#T1#
Rambo looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shima throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Shima steps away.
Shima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Rambo dodges the punch combination from Shima.
Rambo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Shima has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rambo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Nice takedown defense from Shima. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown. Shima tries to sprawl out of it but Rambo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Shima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
As Shima backs off Rambo throws a huge counter combo but Shima manages to avoid it all.
Shima misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Shima steps away.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shima lands with a good body shot.
Rambo tried to score with a low kick but Shima checks it.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo. #T4#
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Rambo does no damage.
Shima swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and Shima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shima looks to land a combination. Rambo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shima misses with the combination.
Rambo with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Shima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Shima coming out on top.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima. #TD2#
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.#T2#
Rambo wants to stand but Shima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rambo wants to stand and escape but instead Shima has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Shima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rambo, up you get!
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Shima scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##TD2#
Rambo scores with a takedown into Shima's guard.

Shima has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rambo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rambo working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rambo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Rambo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Rambo tries to clinch
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shima throws a right and a left that Rambo avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rambo has closed the distance and engaged Shima in a clinch. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shima swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range. #CL2#
Rambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Rambo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rambo is trying to break free.#BC#
Shima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima checks a leg kick.
Rambo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Shima digs a good hook to Rambo's body. #T1#
Rambo tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima throws a one two combo.
Rambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Shima, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Rambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shima to the mat! Shima manages to get full guard. #T2#
Rambo prevents Shima from getting back to his feet.
Rambo is pushing down on Shima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shima is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shima wants to stand back up but Rambo manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima prevents Rambo from moving into mount.
Shima being controlled for a moment.
Shima holds on to Rambo's head and controls the position momentarily. #T3#
Shima can't do much from the bottom here.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rambo.
Shima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tetsuo Shima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shima is just riding it out for now. Rambo eventually gives up the hold.
Rambo is trying to control. Shima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Shima is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld 23
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Chisaki.
Chisaki dodges the punch combination from Shima.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Chisaki.
Shima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chisaki.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Chisaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chisaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chisaki throws a right and a left that Shima avoids nicely.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chisaki.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chisaki misses the jab.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Chisaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chisaki throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki slips a jab and a cross from Shima.
Chisaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kai Chisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shima defending well as Chisaki loads up on a big left hand.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chisaki throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Shima.#T1#
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Chisaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chisaki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Shima letting Chisaki take a breather here.
Chisaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
Chisaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chisaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Chisaki avoiding damage.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Chisaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chisaki misses with a body punch.
Chisaki content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Chisaki manages to break the clinch.
Shima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chisaki circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chisaki stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Chisaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Chisaki feints and as Shima raises his hands in defense, Chisaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chisaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Chisaki from controlling successfully.
Shima wants to stand up but Chisaki is controlling him.
Shima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chisaki.
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chisaki is one step ahead there.
Shima controlling Chisaki's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chisaki throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chisaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chisaki sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chisaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Chisaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shima misses with a double jab
enabling Chisaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Chisaki pushes him off.
Chisaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Chisaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chisaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chisaki is out of range and Shima settles back down.
Chisaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chisaki! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Chisaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Chisaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima defending well as Chisaki loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Chisaki.
Kai Chisaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisaki throws a shot from downtown. Shima moves away and avoids it.
Chisaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima throws a leg kick but Chisaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chisaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Shima has Chisaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chisaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chisaki misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chisaki.
Chisaki avoiding damage.
Chisaki is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Chisaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chisaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chisaki taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chisaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Chisaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima blocks a jab.
Shima tries to clinch up.
Shima throws a leg kick but Chisaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chisaki sizes up Shima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Shima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chisaki doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Chisaki. Those never looked like landing.
Shima tries to clinch there but Chisaki circles away.
Chisaki is looking for the big counter here.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chisaki lands the left hand.
Chisaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Shima avoids the body shot from Chisaki.
Chisaki lands with a good body shot.
Chisaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chisaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Chisaki pushes him off.
Chisaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a left and a right that stings Chisaki. #TD#
Shima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shima lands in his opponent's guard.
Chisaki managing to control the position.
Chisaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Chisaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Shima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shima prevents Chisaki from improving his position.
Chisaki trying to hold on to Shima's head to control him but Shima postures up.
Shima controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chisaki is staying active underneath Shima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Chisaki 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#
Chisaki misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chisaki up against the cage.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisaki can't break the clinch. #T1#
Chisaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shimas head.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chisaki up against the cage.
Chisaki wants to stall.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chisaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Chisaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chisaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Chisaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shima wants to clinch.
Shima moves out of range as Chisaki strikes.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chisaki.
Chisaki scores with a jab to the head.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chisaki.
Chisaki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Chisaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Shima.
Chisaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chisaki scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Shima to work. #BC2#
Chisaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chisaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chisaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima wants to clinch up but Chisaki keeps it at a distance.
Chisaki connects with a jab.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Shima there.#T4#
Shima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shima tries to clinch up but Chisaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Chisaki cracks Shima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chisaki loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Shima looks to land a combination but Chisaki avoids it well.
Chisaki connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chisaki lands with an overhand left.
Chisaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chisaki momentarily.
Chisaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chisaki throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Chisaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Chisaki. That snapped Shima's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Chisaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chisaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Chisaki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kai Chisaki thanked BE Younick for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Nfld 22
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Falcon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falcon misses with a double jab.
Falcon throws a right hand that Shima ducks under and follows up with a left that Shima also avoids with ease.
Falcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.#CL#
Falcon tries to keep at a distance but Shima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falcon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falcon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falcon up against the cage.#T1#
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Falcon is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Falcon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shima avoiding damage.
Falcon blocking some punches. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falcon tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Falcon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Falcon.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Shima.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Falcon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima avoiding damage.
Falcon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcon wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Good body shot from Shima. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shima misses with some punches.
Falcon tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Falcon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcon controls his hands.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Falcon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Shima has Falcon up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Falcon's ribcage. Falcon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima has Falcon pressed against the cage.
Falcon can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falcon wants to take the fight to the mat but Shima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Falcon.#T1#
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Falcon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Falcon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima has Falcon pressed against the cage.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL#
Shima pushes Falcon up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcon goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Falcon leaves Shima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falcon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Falcon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shima tries a body shot but Falcon blocks it.
Falcon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Shima. #BC2#
Falcon breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Falcon.
As Falcon looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Falcon just gets out of the way.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcon tries to clinch but Shima is having none of it.
Falcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Falcon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falcon misses with a body shot. #CL#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Falcon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Falcon scores with the left hand. Shima knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Falcon misses.
Falcon loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcon can do to turn this around?
Falcon slips a jab and a cross from Shima. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Falcon prevents a body shot from Shima.
Falcon blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima just leaning against Falcon, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon being controlled against the cage.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Falcon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Falcon letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima tries a body shot but Falcon blocks it.
Falcon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shima is pushing Falcon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shima here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shima misses with a body punch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Falcon has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Falcon.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima takes a kick to the side of the head.
Falcon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shima counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack Falcon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Falcon is trying to force a seperation but Shima has the dominant position.
Falcon is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jack Falcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falcon can't get the takedown.
Shima has Falcon pressed against the cage.
Shima leaning against his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shima has Falcon pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL#
Shima clinches up with Falcon and pushes him back against the cage.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Falcon's ribcage. Falcon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcon backwards.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld 21
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Shima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynar throws a big counter combination but Shima scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lynar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
An inside leg kick from Shima misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynar.
Shima throws a leg kick but Lynar checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Lynar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima works over Lynar's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar blocks a leg kick.
Lynar is looking to clinch.
Lynar throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Shima rushes Lynar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shima. #T1#
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lynar up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Lynar jumps guard and drags Shima to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lynar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lynar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shima defends well.
Lynar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shima stopping the sweep attempt from Lynar.#T3##SUB#
Lynar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Shima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynar keeping full guard, as Shima tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shima tries to stand but Lynar is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Shima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynar keeping full guard, as Shima tries to pass.
Shima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shima stopping the sweep attempt from Lynar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Shima gets to his feet - Lynar follows without any prompting.
Lynar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Shima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynar is trying to escape the position but Shima is controlling the position.
Shima tries to stand but Lynar is controlling his head.
Lynar wants to control but Shima postures up.
Lynar is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Shima decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynar works Shima's body with a nice hook.
Lynar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shima.
Shima slips under a jab from Lynar.#T1#
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynar circles away.
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lynar takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sebastion Lynar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima slips under a jab.
Lynar tries to bum rush Shima with a series of wild strikes but Shima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Shima's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima lands with a nice combination. Lynar backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Lynar moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Shima is leaning against Lynar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima'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.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Lynar fails to pull guard.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Lynar controls the action.
Shima stalling.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lynar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Lynar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shima stalling the fight. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Lynar fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima unleashes a big counter combination but Lynar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima is looking to clinch.
Lynar connects with a nice looking jab.
Shima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynar.
Lynar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynar.
Shima wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynar.
Lynar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lynar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Shima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynar swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lynar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Shima clinches up against the cage.
Shima avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shima receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima tries to work over Lynar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynar.
Lynar throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL2#
Shima darts in and clinches Lynar up against the cage.
Lynar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Lynar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Lynar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Lynar can't get the takedown. #T3#
Shima tries a body shot but Lynar blocks it.
Shima stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynar.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lynar is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Lynar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shima winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Nfld live 3
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day throws a leg kick but Shima moved away.
Day throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Day letting Shima take a breather here.
Day is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Day is trying to break free.
Day tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Shima keeps control of Day as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima'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.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Day wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima avoiding damage.
Day tries to break free but Shima pushes him back against the cage.
Day wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Day wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima lands a body punch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Day up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Shima.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Shima.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Day tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Shima lands a right hand. #ROC#Day is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima working aggressively here.
Day has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima working aggressively here.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.
Shima throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Day looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Day breaks the clinch.
Shima Throws a clean left jab. Shima Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Day's chin! Day crumbles to the ground and Shima follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Shima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
After winning the bout, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 19 Savage vs shima 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Shima throws a combination. Savage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Savage misses the body punch
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Shima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savage, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Savage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Shima tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima is pushing Savage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Shima's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards. #T1#
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima presses Savage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Shima.
Savage prevents a body shot from Shima.
Savage working aggressively here.
Shima stalling.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
A short right from Shima.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Shima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima is leaning against Savage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savage or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Savage tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima'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.
Shima pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage. #T4#
Savage working aggressively here.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savage up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Savage up against the cage.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima stalls.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima blocks a body shot from Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Savage lands a shoulder strike.
Shima tries to stall but Savage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards. #T1#
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Savage tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima presses Savage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage cracks Shima with a nice body shot.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savage letting Shima take a breather here.
Savage working aggressively here.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Savage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima blocks a body shot from Savage.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Savage as Shima tries to tie him up.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
The Royal Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima just leaning against Savage, taking a breather.
Shima receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Shima is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Shima stalls.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shima continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Savage misses with a combination
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Savage cracks Shima with a good jab.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage lands with a big left! Shima is wobbled badly! Savage comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Shima to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Royal Savage!
The Royal Savage retains his lightweight title!
The Royal Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 18
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dell throws out the jab.
Dell misses with a hook
and Shima counters with a three punch combo that has Dell backing up. Dell nods at Shima to acknowledge the strikes.
Dell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dell.
Shima walks into a straight right hand from Dell.
Shima wants to clinch up but Dell keeps it at a distance.
Shima tries to move into range but Dell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Dell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dell digs a good body shot into Shima's ribs.
Shima lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima tries to clinch but Dell moves out of range.
Dell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima misses with a few strikes there.
Shima lands a slapping body shot.
Dell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dell throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.
Dell connects with a body shot.
Shima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dell lunges at Shima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shima's hand.
Dell misses with a straight right.
A jab from Shima misses.
Shima wants to clinch up but Dell keeps it at a distance.
Shima looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Joshi Dell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima wants to clinch.#T2#
Shima throws a series of punches but Dell avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Dell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Dell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dell.
Dell throws a leg kick but Shima checks it.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Dell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Dell misses.
Dell connects with a solid leg kick.
Shima lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dell! But no joy.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dell eats them both and turns towards Shima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dell throws out the jab.
As Dell looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Dell just gets out of the way.
Dell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dell misses with a two punch combination.
Shima looks to land a combination but Dell avoids it well.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Dell ducks down to avoid it.
Dell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dell. Dell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima tries to clinch up.
Dell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dell tries to bum rush Shima with a series of wild strikes but Shima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Dell tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dell throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
Dell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Dell throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima moves out of range as Dell strikes.
Dell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Dell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Dell misses with a looping right.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Dell.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Dell controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Dell working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dell up against the cage.#T1#
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dell tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima'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.
Dell lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Dell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dell backwards.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima taking a breather.
Dell can't get the takedown.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Dell.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshi Dell.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shima.
Dell has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Shima.
A bit of stalling here from Shima. #T3#
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima is leaning against Dell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima pushes Dell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands a left hand. #T4#
Dell lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Dell's takedown attempt.
Dell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Shima.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Dell wants a takedown.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Dell is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Dell is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Shima creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dell drops to his knees and Shima pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 16
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Boyington forces Shima back against the cage and clinches.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Boyington controls the action.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Boyington fails to pull guard.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boyington tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boyington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Boyington.#TD2#
Boyington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boyington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Boyington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Boyington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shima wants to stand but Boyington is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boyington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB2#
Boyington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shima avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Boyington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Boyington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Boyington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shima defends it easily.#SUB2#
Boyington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Shima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shima tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyington is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Boyington is looking for a triangle but Shima pushes his legs off easily.
Shima tries to stand but Boyington is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Shima content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Boyington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.
Shima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Boyington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shima is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Boyington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shima is stalling in the full guard.
Shima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boyington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boyington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shima defends well.#T4#
Shima wanted to stand there but Boyington had control of the position. #SUB2#
Boyington looking for a guillotine here but Shima defends easily.
Shima sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Boyington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyington being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boyington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shima defends well.
Shima stays in close to Boyington's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Boyington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boyington walks into a jab.
Boyington misses with a head kick.
Shima seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Boyington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyington tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Boyington.
Boyington blocking some punches.
Shima pushes Boyington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima tries a body shot but Boyington blocks it.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima digs a right hand into Boyington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyington's gas tank.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Boyington's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boyington tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Boyington drops back down to his feet.
Shima lands a body shot.
Boyington is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Boyington is breathing heavily.#T1#
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Shima.
A hook to the body from Shima.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima digs a right hand into Boyington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyington's gas tank.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima digs a right hand into Boyington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyington's gas tank.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima lands a body punch.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shima digs a right hand into Boyington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyington's gas tank.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boyington backwards. #T2#
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyington is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Boyington.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boyington or not.
Shima cracks Boyington with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima pushes Boyington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima pushes Boyington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Shima lands an uppercut.#ROC#Boyington is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Boyington is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Boyington is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boyington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boyington looking to throw knees to the head but Shima is blocking nicely.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boyington backwards.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima pushes Boyington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boyington is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima pushes Boyington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima pushes Boyington against the cage. Shima is working some dirty boxing. Shima pushes off with a quick right hook! Boyington goes down! Boyington tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shima moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 14
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Shima slips under a jab.
Savage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Savage throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Savage throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shima lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
Savage has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shima slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
A combination from Savage does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Shima as he connects with a hook.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Shima slips a jab from Savage.#KD2#
Savage drops his shoulder and cracks Shima with a huge uppercut! Shima goes down! Can Savage finish him? #ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely.
Oh Shima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage throws a big elbow that misses.
Shima seems to have got his legs back now.
Shima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
Shima trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Shima wants to stand and escape but Savage is having none of it.
Shima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shima tries to get out of the position.
Shima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely.
Shima has momentary wrist control but Savage slips an elbow through the middle.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savage throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Savage stops Shima from standing up.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Savage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savage unloads with some huge strikes here! Shima is out! Savage wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Royal Savage!
The Royal Savage is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, The Royal Savage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 12
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Shima cracks Eh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eh with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Eh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Shima has managed to clinch.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eh takes a shot to the head.
Eh is trying to maintain a safe position but Shima gets an underhook and turns Eh into the cage.
A hook to the body from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Eh can't break the clinch.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Eh backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Eh can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Eh's head. #T1#
Shima pushes Eh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Eh looking to stall.
Eh working hard to break the clinch.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eh backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Eh takes a shot to the head.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eh.
Shima has Eh pressed against the cage, preventing Eh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima pushes Eh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorry Eh.#T2#
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eh looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ehs head.
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!
Eh looking to stall.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima is leaning against Eh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima lands an uppercut.#T3#
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Eh.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Eh is rocked!
Eh is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Eh is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Eh is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Eh blocks an uppercut.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eh seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Eh's head.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eh.
Eh can't get the takedown. #T4#
Eh tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Shima is working Eh over against the cage.
Shima pushes Eh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Eh takes a shot to the head.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Eh tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Eh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Shima presses Eh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Eh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima 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#
Shima fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Eh to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Eh looks to clinch but Shima throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Eh taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 10
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Shima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vartanein's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vartanein's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shima, as that shot connected.
Shima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vartanein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Vartanein.
Shima lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Shima. #BC2#
Vartanein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vartanein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vartanein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Vartanein taking a breather. #T2#
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Shima.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Vartanein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A short right from Shima.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vartanein takes a shot to the head.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Vartanein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Vartanein lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shima. #T4#
A short right from Vartanein on the inside.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima has Vartanein pressed against the cage, preventing Vartanein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Vartanein.
Shima has Vartanein pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Vartanein punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Vartanein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vartanein.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartanein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Vartanein misses the target.
Vartanein is looking to score with low kicks.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Shima ducks down to avoid it.
Shima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vartanein on the side of the head.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Shima as he connects with a hook.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein jabs Shima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima swings for the body but Vartanein moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein walks into a left hand. #T1#
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Vartanein's belly button to the back.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Shima cracks Vartanein with a good jab.
Shima lands with a good body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Vartanein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
and Vartanein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vartanein cracks Shima with a good jab.
Shima lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
Vartanein moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima slips a jab from Vartanein.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vartanein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Shima takes one on the button.
Vartanein avoids the body shot from Shima.
Vartanein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vartanein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vartanein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartanein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Vartanein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Shima working aggressively here.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Shima is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Vartanein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima cracks Vartanein with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Vartanein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima trying to stall but Vartanein improves his position.
Vartanein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Vartanein breaks from the clinch.
Vartanein connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein connects with a body shot that sends Shima's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Vartanein there.#CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Vartanein against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Shima walks into a left hand.
Vartanein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vartanein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vartanein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartanein is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein digs a right hand into Shima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shima's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Vartanein. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Vartanein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartanein taking a breather.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vartanein.#T2#
Vartanein has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Shima working aggressively here.
Vartanein tries to land a knee to the head but Shima blocks with his arms.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vartanein taking a breather.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Shima to work. #T3#
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Vartanein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima works on Vartanein's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Vartanein.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vartanein's elbow.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Vartanein misses with a right hand
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima misses the body punch
and Vartanein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shima misses the target.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Vartanein counters with a nice uppercut.
Shima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Shima rushes Vartanein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Vartanein blocking some punches.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartanein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shima's face. #T1#
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vartanein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Shima.
Shima misses with some punches.
Vartanein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima pushes Vartanein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Shima.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Vartanein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Vartanein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shima digs a right hand into Vartanein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vartanein's gas tank.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima tries to work over Vartanein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Come on Vartanein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Vartanein is pushing Shima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vartanein misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Shima tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Vartanein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tetsuo Shima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Vartanein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Vartanein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
Shima tries to clinch up but Vartanein circles away and keeps his distance.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Shima misses with a lunging right hand
and Vartanein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima lands with a cross. #T1#
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
Shima wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vartanein throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartanein moves away.
Shima avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a right hand that misses
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vartanein swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima slips a straight right by Vartanein.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Shima checks a leg kick.
Vartanein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima works Vartanein's body with a nice hook.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
As Vartanein tries to get set, Shima tries to push him back and clinch up but Vartanein manages to avoid the attempt.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Vartanein tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartanein misses with a body shot
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shima counters with a left to the body.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima misses with a looping right.#CL#
Shima has Vartanein up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vartanein manages to break the clinch.
Shima lands with a straight right. Vartanein didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vartanein. That's going to slow Shima down.
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Shima knows he should have avoided that one.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vartanein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Shima tries to counter by clinching up but Vartanein breaks away and moves out of range.
Vartanein throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Vartanein misses.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartanein. #CL#
Shima forces Vartanein back against the cage and clinches.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vartanein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vartanein controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

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 Tetsuo Shima.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new lightweight champion!
Tetsuo Shima thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 8
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
OR shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Shima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OR misses with a takedown
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OR wants to clinch
and Shima counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Shima.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
OR is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.#T1#
OR is trying to break free.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OR has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shang OR.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shima works on OR's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORs head.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
OR is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
OR takes a shot to the head.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
OR looks winded!
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima. #T2#
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of OR backwards.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands with a right to the head. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima gets through OR's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Shima.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
A short left from Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
OR moves forwards but Shima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shima lands with a hook. OR tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes OR back into the cage.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OR can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
OR is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima lands a left hand. #T1#
Shima lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima digs a right hand underneath OR's ribcage. OR let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORs head.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima digs a right hand into OR's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OR's gas tank.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORs head.
Shima just leaning against OR, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OR or not.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima gets through OR's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima taking a breather.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OR takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima digs a right hand underneath OR's ribcage. OR let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima works on OR's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
OR is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OR.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OR.
Good body shot from Shima.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima presses OR against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OR using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Shima throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OR.
A shot to the liver by Shima. Beautiful body shot.
OR takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shima lands an uppercut.
OR is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima. #T1#
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima presses OR against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima works on OR's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima'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.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
OR tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.#T2#
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Shima.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Shima. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima stalling.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shang OR.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of OR backwards.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OR.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
OR's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima had his way with Shang OR in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##CL#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OR throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OR is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Shima.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OR tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shima lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of OR backwards.
A body shot lands from Shima.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
OR is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima digs a right hand underneath OR's ribcage. OR let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OR backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OR is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Shima taking a breather.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima lands a left hand.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands an uppercut.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima. #ROC#OR is rocked!
Shima pushes OR back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
OR takes a shot to the head.
OR is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima cracks OR with a nice body shot.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima lands a body shot.
OR seems to have recovered his senses.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima is leaning against OR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OR's head.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima lands a body punch.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima is working OR over against the cage.
Shang OR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:40
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:40
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:40

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

Event: Nfld 7
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Shima blocking some punches.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey misses with some punches.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anstey.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but Shima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Anstey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shima finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
A big right from Shima misses. #CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima lands a body shot.
Anstey goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shima stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shima scores with a jab.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Anstey back into the cage.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Shima clinches.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anstey.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima pushes Anstey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey. #T4#
Shima lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shima presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
Anstey misses with a jab to the body
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Shima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Anstey is rocked!
Anstey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey seems to have recovered his senses.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Good body shot from Shima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima lands a left hand.
A short left from Shima.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Shima is looking to wear down Anstey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Shima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anstey.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey wants a takedown.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Anstey misses with some punches.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Shima.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Anstey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Shima throws a big uppercut that drops Anstey! More strikes from Shima and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anstey lies dazed against the cage as Shima celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tetsuo Shima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld 5
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Shima swats away the attempt to clinch by Comblin.
Comblin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Shima. That snapped Comblin's head back.
Comblin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Comblin misses with a double jab #CL#
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shima.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Lee Comblin has been cut.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima lands a body punch.
Comblin looks winded!
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima gets through Comblin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima digs a right hand into Comblin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Comblin's gas tank.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima pushes Comblin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Comblin backwards.
Comblin takes a shot to the head.
Shima cracks Comblin with a nice body shot.#T2#
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
A short left from Shima.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Comblin's ribcage. Comblin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima presses Comblin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima pushes Comblin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands a body shot. #T3#
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Comblin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima digs a right hand into Comblin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Comblin's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Shima.
A short right from Shima. #T4#
A short left from Shima.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Comblin is rocked!
Shima is working Comblin over against the cage.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shima.
Comblin is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Comblin seems to have recovered his senses.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Comblin takes a shot to the head.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Comblin backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Comblin's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Shima taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short right from Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Comblin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shima.
Shima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Comblin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima lands a body punch.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Comblin or not.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD#
Shima drops Comblin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Comblin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima lands a big right hand that drops Comblin! The killer instinct kicks in and Shima finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 4 the final
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Shima lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Shima clinches.
Shima avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Shima.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima has Haw pressed against the cage, preventing Haw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Haw's ribcage. Haw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haw backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Haw looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Haw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Haw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima's corner calls for a 1-2. Shima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haw or not.
Shima pushes Haw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima pushes Haw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima pushes Haw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima lands a body punch.
A short right from Shima on the inside. #T2#
Shima is working Haw over against the cage.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima pushes Haw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haw or not.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haw backwards.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shima is working Haw over against the cage.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haw backwards.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haw or not.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haws head.
Shima is leaning against Haw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Shima cracks Haw with a nice body shot.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Haw backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shima. #T4#
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Haw's head.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haws head.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haw backwards.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haw backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haw backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.#ROC#Haw is rocked!
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Haw is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haw backwards.
Shima works on Haw's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haw misses with a right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Haw misses
and Shima counters with a right hand to the body.
Haw seems to have recovered his senses.
Shima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haw walks into a jab.#CL#
Shima clinches up with Haw and pushes him back against the cage.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haw can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima pushes Haw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shima digs a right hand into Haw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haw's gas tank.
Shima works on Haw's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima presses Haw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haw is breathing heavily.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shima.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Shima. #KD#
Shima drops Haw onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Haw is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima pushes Haw against the cage. Shima is working some dirty boxing. Shima pushes off with a quick right hook! Haw goes down! Haw tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shima moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tetsuo Shima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Eh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eh's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eh dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eh moves away.
Shima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eh misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch.
Shima pushes Eh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Eh trying to stall but Shima improves his position.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Eh's ribcage. Eh let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima works on Eh's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eh backwards.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima gets through Eh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eh tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorry Eh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima works on Eh's body with a couple of short punches.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima. #T2#
Shima has Eh pressed against the cage.
Eh wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Eh backwards.
Eh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Eh takes a shot to the head.
Eh working hard to break the clinch.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Eh is rocked!
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Eh is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eh.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Eh tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Eh drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima'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.
Shima misses with some punches.
Eh seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima is working Eh over against the cage.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eh backwards.
Shima presses Eh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Eh wants a takedown but no success here.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima digs a right hand into Eh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eh's gas tank.
Eh throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Shima.
Shima presses Eh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Eh to his knees! Shima keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 2
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Shima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Pen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pen wants to clinch
and Pen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima lands with a cross. #TD2#
Pen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pen looking to sit in guard and control but Shima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pen controls Shima momentarily but Shima frees himself.
Shima content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Shima wants to get up but he can't break Pen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shima passes into half guard.
Shima is taking a breather. Pen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Shima decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pen on the side of the head.
Pen doesn't manage to clinch there - Shima circles away.
Shima lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Shima digs a good body shot into Pen's ribs.#CL#
Shima takes the fight into the clinch.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pen backwards.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Pen tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Pen is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Pen.
Shima digs a right hand into Pen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pen's gas tank.
Pen looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pen or not.
Shima just leaning against Pen, taking a breather.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Pen's head.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Pen is rocked!
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pen is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pen backwards.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Pen backwards. #T4#
Shima pushes Pen against the cage. Shima is working some dirty boxing. Shima pushes off with a quick right hook! Pen goes down! Pen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shima moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Our winner, Tetsuo Shima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld 1
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shima has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anstey lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shima. #T1#
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anstey misses with some punches.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Shima blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Shima is working Anstey over against the cage.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shima blocking some punches.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Shima.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anstey throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head. #ROC2#Anstey is rocked!
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Anstey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima dips a shoulder and cracks Anstey with a mighty uppercut! Anstey falls back against the cage and Shima unloads with a barrage of strikes! Anstey is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shima screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

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

Event: ENIGMA 66
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Colt. That snapped Shima's head back. #CL2#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colt trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Colt into the cage.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colt blocks an uppercut.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Colt's head.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colt.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima lands a right hand.
Colt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colt tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries a body shot but Colt blocks it. #T1#
Shima misses with the head strike.
Colt can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Colt tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Colt lands a body punch.
Colt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Colt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shima can turn it around.
Colt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima tries to work over Colt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Colt trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Colt into the cage.
Colt blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colt.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Colt. #T2#
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima works on Colt's body with a couple of short punches.
Colt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colt.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Colt controls his hands.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Colt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henry Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Colt.
Colt sets himself, and Shima steps forward looking for the clinch! Colt avoids it this time.
Colt throws a lazy uppercut
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Shima.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
Shima blocks a low kick nicely.
Shima moves away from the strike by Colt.
Shima misses the body punch
and Colt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima moves out of range as Colt strikes.
Colt misses with a combination
and Shima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shima takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
Shima slips under a jab.
Colt connects with a solid leg kick.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Colt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Colt is just out of range.
Colt slips under a jab.#CL2#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Colt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Shima.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colt.
Colt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colt working aggressively here.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Colt blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Colt - that landed with a thud.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Colt controls the action.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colt's elbow.
Shima blocks a body shot from Colt.
Colt prevents a body shot from Shima.
Colt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shima with a hook.
Shima avoids the body shot from Colt.
It seemed like Shima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Colt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Colt.
Colt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Colt throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Colt misses.
Colt slips a jab from Shima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Colt.
Colt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.#T1#
Colt fakes the leg kick and cracks Shima in the body.
Colt's corner calls for a 1-2. Colt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Shima as he checks the leg kick.
Colt lands with an uppercut that bounces Shima off the cage and back into range.
Colt connects with a solid leg kick.
Shima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colt.
Colt looks to land a body kick but Shima moved away.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colt.
Colt slips a jab from Shima.
Shima misses with a looping left.
Colt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shima is out of range. #T2#
Colt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shima.
Colt misses with a body shot.
Colt misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colt cracks Shima with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Colt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima checks the leg kick.
Shima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Colt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shima.
Colt throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Colt with the inside leg kick.
Colt throws a front kick aimed at Shima's knee but Shima avoids it well.
Shima wants to counter the offense by Colt and move into the clinch position.
A left lands for Shima.
Shima cracks a nice hook into Colt's ribs.
Colt throws a lazy uppercut
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shima misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Colt is just out of range.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Colt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Colt. That one must have hurt.
Colt throws a front kick aimed at Shima's knee but Shima avoids it well.
Colt sets himself, and Shima steps forward looking for the clinch! Colt avoids it this time.
Colt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Colt cracks Shima with a good jab.
Colt throws a leg kick that misses.
Colt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Colt tries to land a leg kick but Shima saw it coming and moves away.
Colt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Colt misses the target.
Colt slips under a jab from Shima.
Colt swings widly with a right hand
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colt throws a front kick aimed at Shima's knee but Shima avoids it well. #T4#
Shima is looking to clinch.
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!
Colt takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Shima checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Colt.
Colt looks for the body kick but Shima saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Shima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Colt tries to land a leg kick but Shima saw it coming and moves away.
Shima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colt.
Shima throws a hook but Colt blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Shima.#CL2#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Colt.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Colt lands a right hand.
Colt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Colt misses with a punch to the body.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Colt working aggressively here.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Colt avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Colt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Colt throws an overhand right that lands on Shima's shoulder, as Shima tries to avoid the shot.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colt.
Shima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Colt throws a series of punches but Shima avoids them all with ease.
Colt avoids the body shot from Shima.
Colt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shima takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shima checks it well.
Shima thuds his right hand into Colt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colt connects with the punch.
Colt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colt delivers a nice body kick.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colt swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colt blocks an uppercut.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Colt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Colt avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Colt fails to land.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Colt throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Colt throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Colt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Colt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Colt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Colt scores with a shot to the side of Shima's head.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colt working aggressively here. #T2#
Colt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colt.
Colt tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima blocks a body shot from Colt.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shima has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Colt.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colt or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colt swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Colt.
Colt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colt misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Colt throws a head punch that misses.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima working aggressively here. #T3#
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Colt has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Colt controls his hands.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Colt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colt.
Colt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Colt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Colt.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima taking a breather.
Good body shot from Colt.
Colt throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Colt misses with the head strike.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colt's elbow.
Shima blocks a body shot from Colt.
Colt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Colt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colt.
Colt misses with a punch on the inside.
Colt misses with a punch to the body.
Colt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Colt's head.
Shima lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Colt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colt 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt!

Event: ENIGMA 58
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Shima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Shima avoided it.
Shima takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Shima. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima moves out of range of the body kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Shima.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
We've been informed that Shima has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shima lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Shima.
Shima is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2##CL2#
Shima moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shima has Akhtankhanov pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akhtankhanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima works on Akhtankhanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away. #CL#
Akhtankhanov has managed to clinch. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a head kick. Shima smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akhtankhanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Shima circles away.
Shima swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Shima is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Shima.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Shima is rocked!
Shima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akhtankhanov in his tracks.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Shima slips under a jab.
Shima seems to have recovered his senses.
Akhtankhanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shima throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima wants to clinch.
Shima avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Akhtankhanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akhtankhanov up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sulimbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Shima.
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Akhtankhanov's belly button to the back.
Shima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shima takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Shima with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Akhtankhanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Shima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Shima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice body kick.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Shima moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Shima wants to counter with a clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him away.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Shima rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akhtankhanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov stalling against the cage.
A short left from Shima.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akhtankhanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Akhtankhanov throws a push kick but Shima slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Akhtankhanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shima needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Shima should have avoided that one.
Shima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL2#
Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shima clinches.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Shima has Akhtankhanov pressed against the cage.
Akhtankhanov is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akhtankhanov has his back to the cage.
Akhtankhanov working hard to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shima lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sulimbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shima lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Shima digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shima wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov wants to clinch up but Shima keeps it at a distance.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Shima checks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there #CL2#
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Shima moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Shima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Shima keeps the fight on the outside.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Akhtankhanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Akhtankhanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Akhtankhanov is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Akhtankhanov up against the cage.#T3#
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is trying to break free.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Akhtankhanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Akhtankhanov tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
A big right from Shima misses.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov scores with a kick to the body.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Shima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Shima swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SICKNESS III
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1##CL#
Del Geno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima tries to stall but Del Geno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Del Geno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Geno blocking some punches.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima's coach down at Gunner's School of Combat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Del Geno stalling in the clinch but Shima improves position.
Del Geno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Geno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima is pushing Del Geno up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Del Geno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Geno misses with the head strike.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Geno scores with a shot to the side of Shima's head.
Nice body punch from Del Geno. #T1#
Good body shot from Del Geno.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Geno.
Del Geno throws an elbow that misses.
Del Geno tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Del Geno back against the ropes.
Del Geno tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the ropes.
Del Geno blocks an uppercut.
Del Geno lands a damaging elbow.
Del Geno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Del Geno avoids it by throwing Shima back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Del Geno.
I was talking to Del Geno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shima cracks Del Geno with a nice body shot.
Del Geno misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Del Geno.
Del Geno pushes Shima back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Del Geno controls the action.
Shima misses with the head strike. #T2#
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Geno lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Del Geno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.#CL#
Del Geno rushes Shima and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Geno.
Del Geno lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Geno.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Del Geno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Del Geno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Geno backwards.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Del Geno lands a shoulder strike.
Del Geno tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Del Geno stalling against the ropes.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Geno controls his hands.
Shima is working Del Geno over against the ropes.
Del Geno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Geno trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Del Geno into the ropes.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Del Geno struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Del Geno controls the action.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima misses with some punches.
Del Geno blocks an uppercut.
Del Geno stalling in the clinch but Shima improves position. #T4#
Del Geno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Del Geno.
Del Geno trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Del Geno into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Geno.
Shima working aggressively here.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima taking a breather.
Del Geno manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima needs to keep his hands up - Del Geno had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Del Geno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Del Geno misses with a hook.
Del Geno ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Shima misses the body punch
and Del Geno counters with a straight right hand.
Del Geno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Del Geno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Del Geno misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Del Geno.
Del Geno throws a head punch that misses.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima prevents a body shot from Del Geno.
Del Geno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
Del Geno misses with a body punch.
Del Geno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Shima tries to work over Del Geno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Del Geno dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Geno misses with the head strike.
Del Geno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Geno is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Del Geno.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Del Geno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima blocking some punches.
Del Geno swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Del Geno breaks the clinch.
Shima throws a jab when Del Geno was well out of range.
Shima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Geno to score with a decent uppercut.
Del Geno wants to clinch.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Del Geno.
A swing and a miss from Del Geno.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Geno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Geno doesn't manage to clinch there - Shima circles away.
Del Geno scores with a sloppy right hand. Shima should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Del Geno lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima. #T3#
Del Geno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Shima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Del Geno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Geno misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Shima clinches.
Del Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Geno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shima.
Paolo Del Geno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Del Geno blocks a body shot from Shima.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Geno.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Geno backwards.
Del Geno stalling. #T4#
Del Geno blocking some punches.
Del Geno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Del Geno.
Del Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Del Geno misses with the head strike.
Shima working aggressively here.
Del Geno jumps guard but Shima turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Del Geno lands with a right to the head.
Del Geno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Geno misses with an elbow strike.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Geno pushes Shima back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Shima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Del Geno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Geno lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Del Geno lands a nice shot to the body.
Del Geno gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Del Geno blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Shima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Del Geno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shima on the side of the head.#ROC#Shima is rocked!#CL#
Del Geno clinches up against the ropes.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Del Geno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Geno blocks a body shot from Shima.
Del Geno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Del Geno avoids it by throwing Shima back against the ropes.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Geno blocking some punches. #T1#
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Geno tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shima as Del Geno tries to tie him up.
Maybe Del Geno would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Del Geno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Geno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Del Geno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima tries to work over Del Geno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Geno digs a right hand underneath Shima's ribcage. Shima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Del Geno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Del Geno.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Geno finish him?
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Del Genos head.
Shima seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Del Geno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Geno pushes Shima back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Geno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Del Geno struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Geno.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shima as Del Geno tries to tie him up.
Shima tries to work over Del Geno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Del Geno fails to land.
Del Geno tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Geno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Shima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shima tries to clinch but Del Geno is having none of it. #T3#
Del Geno lands a head shot.
Shima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Del Geno tries to close the distance and clinch but Shima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Del Geno has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Geno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Geno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Del Geno is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Del Geno has his back to the ropes.
Del Geno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Geno throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Geno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Shima.
Del Geno works on Shima's body with a couple of short punches.
Del Geno stalling in the clinch but Shima improves position.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Del Geno avoids it by throwing Shima back against the ropes.
Del Geno lands a left hand. #BC#
Del Geno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Geno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Geno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Shima misses.
Del Geno misses with an uppercut.
Del Geno missing with a left hand there. Shima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Geno throws a right hand that Shima ducks under and follows up with a left that Shima also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Del Geno clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Geno manages to avoid it.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Geno fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Geno.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Del Geno connects with a nice looking jab.
Shima swings for the body but Del Geno moves out of range.
Del Geno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Geno scores with a nice right hand.
Del Geno scores with a jab. Shima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima moves forwards but Del Geno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Del Geno swings for the body but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Del Geno ducks down to avoid it.
Shima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Del Geno misses with a looping left.
Del Geno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Shima misses the jab.
Del Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Del Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Geno misses with a hook.
Del Geno lands with an overhand left.
Del Geno wants to clinch.
Del Geno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Del Geno.#CL#
Del Geno has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Geno working aggressively here.
Del Geno misses with a body punch.
Del Geno throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Del Geno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Del Geno fails to land.
Del Geno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Del Geno fails to land.
Del Geno tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Geno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Geno lands a left hand.
Del Geno prevents a body shot from Shima.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Del Geno as Shima tries to tie him up.
Shima misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Del Geno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Del Geno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Geno is leaning against Shima and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Del Geno.
Del Geno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Geno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Geno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima is trying to stall.
Del Geno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Geno.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Del Geno tries a body shot but Shima blocks it. #T4##BC2#
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Geno is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Shima like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Shima from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Del Geno!
Paolo Del Geno retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Paolo Del Geno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BKFC 20 - Widenose v Anacoreta
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Paulo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shima!
Paulo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shima is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Shima tries to improve position but can't.
Paulo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shima works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shima is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulo lands with a punch from half guard.
Paulo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shima's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paulo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shima tries to kick Paulo off but Paulo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Paulo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paulo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulo is nestled in close to Shima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paulo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shima's head.
Shima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shima tries to get out of the position.
Paulo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulo throwing shots but Shima is blocking nicely.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paulo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Paulo seems to be working for a kimura but Shima defends the submission attempt.
Paulo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shima's head. #T2#
Paulo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paulo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paulo thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Paulo thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Paulo prevents Shima from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulo working the head and body with strikes.
Shima is trying to stand.
Paulo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shima defending well though. #T3#
Shima is doing well to control the position and prevent Paulo from advancing to side control.
Paulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paulo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paulo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paulo throwing shots but Shima is blocking nicely.
Shima trying to control but Paulo postures up.
Shima is trying to stand.
Paulo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shima defending well though.
Shima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paulo prevents Shima from standing back up. #ES#
Shima has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paulo is on him like a limpet, forcing Shima back against the cage.
Paulo misses with the head strike.
Paulo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shima misses the jab.
Paulo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Shima misses with a body shot.
Paulo misses with a leg kick.
Shima tries to counter by clinching up but Paulo breaks away and moves out of range.
Paulo misses with an uppercut. Shima saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Shima.
Paulo slips a straight right by Shima.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Paulo shoots and misses #CL#
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shima.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Paulo blocks a body shot from Shima.
Paulo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Paulo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Paulo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Paulo.
Paulo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shima misses with some punches.
Paulo is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Paulo.
Paulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Paulo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Paulo throws a head punch that misses.
Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima. #T1#
Paulo blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Paulo controls the action.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Paulo's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulo.
Paulo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Paulo's head.
Paulo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Paulo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Paulo blocking some punches.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Paulo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulo.
Paulo looking for a takedown.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paulo misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Paulo has Shima pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paulo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shima tumbling to the mat - Paulo dives into Shima's guard.
Paulo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Shima wants to stand and escape but Paulo is having none of it.
Paulo throwing strikes but missing.
Paulo throws a strike but Shima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Paulo pulls Shima in close to prevent any damage.
Paulo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shima wants to stand but Paulo is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulo holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shima is looking to stand up but Paulo won't let him.
Paulo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulo has control of Shima's left arm, preventing Shima from doing any damage.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shima won't allow Paulo to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shima trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulo.
Shima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paulo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shima. Shima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima takes a swing at Paulo's ribcage but misses.
Shima tries to clinch up but Paulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima misses with a hook
and Paulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shima clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima works on Paulo's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulo controls his hands.
Paulo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulo is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Paulo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Shima stalling in the clinch but Paulo improves position.
Paulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paulo prevents a body shot from Shima.
Paulo is looking for a takedown.
Paulo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Paulo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Paulo's takedown attempt.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulo.
Paulo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo is looking for a takedown.
Paulo prevents a body shot from Shima.
Paulo tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Paulo lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Paulo on the inside.
Paulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Paulo prevents a body shot from Shima.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Paulo gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Paulo fails to land.
Shima stalls.
Paulo misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paulo throws a head punch that misses.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulo backwards.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulo blocks a jab.
Shima works the jab nicely.#T4#
Shima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paulo's head backwards.
Shima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Paulo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Paulo ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
A combination from Paulo does no damage.
Paulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Paulo shoots in but no luck this time.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Paulo.
Paulo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Paulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
A victorious Tetsuo Shima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BKFC 16 - Lahey vs Bostic
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Shima's defenses.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shima takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Shima down.
Shima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Shima staying out of range there.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Shima's head back.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shima is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Shima rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes's coach down at Mentor Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barnes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Shima wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes won't allow Shima to get back to his feet.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him. #T3#
Barnes trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Shima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Barnes jabs at Shima's body.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Shima's head but Shima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Shima on the inside. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima misses with a hook to the body
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Shima's leg but Shima calmly moves out of range.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Shima throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook #CL#
and Shima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnes is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barnes.#CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shima lands a left hand.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shima is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.#T2#
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Nice cross by Shima.
Shima blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alex Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes. #T4#
Barnes has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Shima has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
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!
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Shima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shima dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Shima has managed to clinch.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barnes.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Shima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Shima tries to clinch up.
Shima misses the jab.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shima thinking.
Shima tries to clinch up.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Shima moves into the clinch.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Shima prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Shima's ribcage. Shima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Shima misses with the head strike.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Barnes jumps guard but Shima stands there with Barnes around his waist. Barnes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Barnes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away.
Shima lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.#T4#
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shima presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BKFC - 135/145 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 16, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan'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.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
Jordan tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.#T1#
Jordan is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jordan has his back to the cage.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan'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.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Shima.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan looking to stall.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jordan into the cage.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Jordan working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Jordan.
A short right from Jordan.
Shima blocking some punches.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jordan stalling in the clinch.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Shima blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan is pushing Shima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jordan into the cage.
Shima misses with a body punch. #T4#
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima prevents a body shot from Jordan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jordan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jim Jordan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
Shima letting Jordan take a breather here.
Jordan avoiding damage. #T1#
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan effectively controlling the action here.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordan.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima working aggressively here. #T2#
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jordan pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jordan misses with a body punch. #T3#
Shima working aggressively here.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shima.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan wants to stall.
Jordan is trying to stall.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jordan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan clobbers Shima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Shima gets a clinch.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Shima working aggressively here.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan stalling in the clinch.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards. #T2#
Shima misses with the head strike.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima takes a shot to the head.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Shima.
A short left from Jordan. #ROC#Shima is rocked!
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima seems to have recovered his senses.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jim Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shima working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Shima tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jordan!
Jim Jordan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BKFC - 135/145 Bracket
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baudelaire tries a knee to the head but Shima blocks it.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Baudelaire trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baudelaire into the cage.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Baudelaire.
Baudelaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Baudelaire has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baudelaire backwards.
Baudelaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baudelaire has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Baudelaire blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima is leaning against Baudelaire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baudelaire backwards. #T1#
Baudelaire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shima as Baudelaire tries to tie him up.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima's coach down at Gunner's School of Combat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baudelaire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Baudelaire.
Baudelaire tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Baudelaire letting Shima take a breather here.
A short right from Shima on the inside. #ROC2#Baudelaire is rocked!
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Baudelaire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Baudelaire.
Baudelaire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baudelaire tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Baudelaire seems to have got his legs back now.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Baudelaire's head. #T2#
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Baudelaire trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baudelaire into the cage.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baudelaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baudelaire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baudelaire tries a knee to the head but Shima blocks it. #T3#
Shima creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Baudelaire with a big uppercut! Baudelaire tries to clinch up but Shima pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Baudelaire to the mat! Baudelaire covers up and Shima unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!

Event: QFC Tournament 1045 Round 4
Date: Apr 01, 2021

#R1##CL#
Shima has Jensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jensen.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jensen.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jensen.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Jensen blocks a body shot from Shima.
Jensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away. #CL#
Shima clinches. #T1#
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jensen.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Shima is stalling here.
Jensen fails to pull guard.
Jensen prevents a body shot from Shima.
Jensen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Jensen is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jensen letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Jensen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jensen.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Jensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen jumps guard but Shima turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away. #CL#
Shima gets a clinch.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Jensen's takedown attempt.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Jensen jumps guard but Shima turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shima has Jensen pushed against the cage.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jensen.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jensen fails to pull guard.
Jensen blocking some punches.
Jensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
Jensen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jensen blocks an uppercut.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Jensen drops back down to his feet.
Shima working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Shima clinches up against the cage.
Jensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away. #CL#
Shima has Jensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shima tries a body shot but Jensen blocks it.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jensen avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Jensen blocks an uppercut.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jensen avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shima tries to work over Jensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jensen.
Jensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jensen.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jensen avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Jensen looking for a takedown.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Jensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
Jensen prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Jensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away. #CL#
Shima has managed to clinch.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Jensen being controlled against the cage.
Jensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima misses with some punches.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Shima misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jensen is looking for a takedown.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jensen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Shima pushes Jensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jensen blocks an uppercut.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jensen.
Shima tries to work over Jensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Jensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jensen blocks a body shot from Shima.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Shima.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jensen's elbow.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Jensen.
Shima misses with some punches.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jensen.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Jensen controls the action.
Jensen wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Jensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Jensen's takedown attempt.
Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jensen's elbow.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Jensen drops back down to his feet.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jensen.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
Jensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jensen's elbow.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Jensen.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jensen.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jensen.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima misses with some punches. #T2#
Shima working aggressively here.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jensen tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jensen prevents a body shot from Shima.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Jensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away. #CL#
Shima darts in and clinches Jensen up against the cage.#T3#
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima working aggressively here.
Jensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima working aggressively here.
Jensen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jensen avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jensen.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima stands there with Jensen around his waist. Jensen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jensen is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jensen is trying to pull guard but Shima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jensen jumps guard but Shima turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jensen or not.
Shima digs a right hand into Jensen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jensen's gas tank.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Jensen controls his hands.
Shima misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Alexander Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!

Tetsuo Shima wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1045 Round 3
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1##CL#
Shima forces Valdez back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Shima working aggressively here.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez is trying to stall.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Valdez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away.
Valdez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shima's waist but Shima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdez off to one side.
Shima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valdez.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Shima is looking to clinch.
Valdez with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Valdez shoots in and drives through. Shima sprawls well.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shima wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shima has Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Shima misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima is pushing Valdez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez is looking for a takedown.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Shima misses with some punches.
Valdez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Valdez.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Valdez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valdez looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Shima clinches.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Valdez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valdez up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima misses with some punches.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valdez can't break the clinch.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Valdez blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez. #T4#
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valdez prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Valdez closes the distance and clinches up with Shima, looking for a takedown. Valdez pushes Shima against the cage but Shima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Shima is pushing Valdez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it. #T1#
Valdez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valdez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shima defends it nicely.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valdez.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Valdez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valdez looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.#T2#
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Shima tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily#CL#
and Shima counters by clinching up.
Valdez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Shima.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valdez darts in looking for a takedown but Shima gets double underhooks and turns Valdez into the cage.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt.
Valdez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Shima is looking to clinch.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Valdez tries to keep at a distance but Shima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima misses with some punches. #T4#
Valdez blocking some punches.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Fernando Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima misses with some punches.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Valdez.
Shima blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez tries to pull guard but Shima holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!

Tetsuo Shima wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1045 Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2021

#R1##CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
OMalley tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Shima misses with a body punch.
OMalley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OMalley tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OMalley's elbow.
OMalley is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now OMalley has his back to the cage.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OMalley's head.
OMalley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OMalley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OMalley.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as OMalley controls the action.
OMalley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as OMalley controls the action.
Shima lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of OMalley backwards.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as OMalley controls his hands.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
OMalley tries to break free but Shima pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima pushes OMalley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OMalley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OMalley blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OMalley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
OMalley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by OMalley.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as OMalley controls his hands.
OMalley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as OMalley controls the action.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but OMalley avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima digs a right hand into OMalley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OMalley's gas tank.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OMalley's elbow.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
OMalley tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OMalley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
OMalley can't break the clinch.
OMalley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by OMalley.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
OMalley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OMalley is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OMalley is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
OMalley is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now OMalley has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OMalley blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but OMalley uses good head movement to avoid it.
OMalley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but OMalley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as OMalley controls the action.
OMalley tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on OMalley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OMalley wants to stall.
OMalley has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
OMalley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OMalley's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
OMalley lands a glancing blow to the side of Shima's head.#CL#
Shima moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by OMalley.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OMalley tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but OMalley avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by OMalley.
Shima keeps control of OMalley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OMalley.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
OMalley is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
OMalley blocks a body shot from Shima.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OMalley is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima misses with some punches.
OMalley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shima tries a body shot but OMalley blocks it.
OMalley wants to break free but Shima has control.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as OMalley controls the action.
OMalley is trying to break free.
OMalley is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but OMalley avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OMalley blocking some punches. #T2#
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OMalley's efforts to push away.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OMalley is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
OMalley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
OMalley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
OMalley prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima keeps control of OMalley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shima tries to work over OMalley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima misses with a body punch.
OMalley working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on OMalley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but OMalley uses good head movement to avoid it.
OMalley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on OMalley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shima prevents OMalley from breaking the clinch.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OMalley's efforts to push away.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of OMalley's head.
Shima keeps control of OMalley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OMalley tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Shima. #T4#
Shima tries to work over OMalley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OMalley is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OMalley is trying to force a seperation but Shima has the dominant position.
OMalley letting Shima take a breather here.
OMalley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OMalley tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima misses with some punches.
OMalley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OMalley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OMalley's elbow.
OMalley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Shima has managed to clinch.
OMalley wants to break free but Shima has control.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima prevents OMalley from breaking the clinch.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OMalley's elbow.
OMalley is looking for a takedown.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OMalley is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
OMalley is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but OMalley uses good head movement to avoid it.
OMalley has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
OMalley tries to break free but Shima pushes him back against the cage.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Shima keeps control of OMalley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but OMalley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing OMalley up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Shima tries a body shot but OMalley blocks it.
Shima taking a breather.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as OMalley controls the action.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OMalley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A short left from Shima.
OMalley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by OMalley.
OMalley taking a breather.
Shima tries to work over OMalley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OMalley blocking some punches.
OMalley is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
OMalley has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
OMalley tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
OMalley letting Shima take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OMalley.
OMalley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
OMalley has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
OMalley working aggressively here.
Shima keeps control of OMalley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OMalley takes a shot to the head.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as OMalley controls his hands.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OMalley can do to turn this around?#TD2#
OMalley decides to pull guard.
OMalley is looking to stand up but Shima isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Shima stands and steps away. OMalley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
OMalley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OMalley throws a low kick, looking for Shima's leg but Shima calmly moves out of range. #CL#
OMalley gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from OMalley.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by OMalley.
OMalley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean OMalley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OMalley or not.
OMalley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with the head strike.
OMalley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as OMalley controls the action.
OMalley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OMalley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OMalley up against the cage.
Sean OMalley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OMalley wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!

Tetsuo Shima wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1045 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2021

#R1#
Sousa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Shima has managed to clinch.
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Shima tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sousa fails to pull guard.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sousa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Shima prevents Sousa from breaking the clinch.
Shima misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Sousa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sousa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shima controlling from the top position.
Shima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shima wanted to stand there but Sousa had control of the position. #T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shima swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shima'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.#T3#
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Sousa blocking some punches.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Sousa avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Sousa prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima blocks the elbow strike.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Sousa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Sousa.#T4#
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sousa is trying to break the clinch but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Shima working aggressively here.
Sousa goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sousa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shima is fending him off so far but Sousa persists. Nope, Shima circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Sousa back into the cage.
Shima tries a body shot but Sousa blocks it.
Shima digs a right hand into Sousa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sousa's gas tank.
Sousa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sousa prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Sousa.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Sousa.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Sousa tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Sousa.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sousa is trying to break free.
Shima blocks an elbow strike from Sousa.
Sousa blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sousa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
Sousa is trying to maintain a safe position but Shima gets an underhook and turns Sousa into the cage.
Shima tries a body shot but Sousa blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sousa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima keeps control of Sousa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sousa blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima gets through Sousa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sousa wants to break free but Shima has control.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sousa wants to take the fight to the mat but Shima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Sousa.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Sousa.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Sousa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sousa being controlled against the cage.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Sousa controls the action.
Sousa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sousa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shima pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sousa can do to turn this around?#T4##CL#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sousa blocks an uppercut.
Sousa prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Sousa avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Sousa in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shima to keep the fight standing.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Sousa wants a takedown.
Sousa tries to break free but Shima pushes him back against the cage.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Sousa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Sousa.#CL#
Shima drives through and clinches with Sousa against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Sousa wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Sousa avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sousa looking to stall.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Sousa.
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sousa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Sousa.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Sousa.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sousa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Sousa controls the action.
Sousa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shima avoids it.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sousa.
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sousa. #T3#
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Shima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa blocking some punches.
Shima tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima working aggressively here.
Sousa goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Shima rushes Sousa and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Sousa misses with an elbow strike.
Shima tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima dodges an elbow strike from Sousa.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with some punches.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sousa blocking some punches.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sousa blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima tries a body shot but Sousa blocks it.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliver Sousa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Tetsuo Shima!

Tetsuo Shima wins by unanimous decision!

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