Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 10 | Alpha Protocol
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio is looking to clinch but Shiina is avoiding it.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.#CL#
Shiina gets tackled into the cage by Bonifacio. Bonifacio maintains the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shiina.
Shiina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Bonifacio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiina backwards.
Shiina presses Bonifacio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Shiina blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonifacio.
Shiina tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Shiina.
Shiina has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonifacio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shiina can turn it around.
Shiina working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Shiina pushes Bonifacio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Shiina blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Shiina swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiina gets through Bonifacio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Shiina misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiina tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Shiina.
A head punch on the inside from Shiina fails to land.
Shiina throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio takes a shot to the head.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Shiina.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Shiina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Shiina working aggressively here.
Shiina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiina's elbow.
Shiina can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Shiina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiina misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage. #T4#
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Shiina throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Shiina blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Shiina struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
A short right from Shiina.
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 Bonifacio.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shiina.
Shiina swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andres Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina. #CL#
Bonifacio pushes Shiina up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shiina fails to land.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Shiina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shiina misses with some punches.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Shiina. #T1#
Shiina misses with a body punch.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiina blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Shiina working aggressively here.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Shiina blocks it.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiina can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shiina.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiina.
Shiina lands a shot to the body.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Shiina.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio. #T2#
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiina swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shiina as the two fighters clinch.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Shiina.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Bonifacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andres Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonifacio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Bonifacio moves into the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiina is working Bonifacio over against the cage.#T3#
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiina's elbow.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina lands with a short shot to the head.
Shiina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shiina lands with a right to the head.
Shiina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Shiina controls the action.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Shiina's head.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Shiina fails to land.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Shiina lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Shiina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Shiina controls the action.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiina controls his hands.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiina.
Shiina struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shiina misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andres Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
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#
Bonifacio lands a body shot. #CL#
Bonifacio drives through and clinches with Shiina against the cage.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina misses with a body punch.
Shiina lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Shiina. #BC#
Bonifacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Shiina releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonifacio looks to clinch
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonifacio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonifacio works the jab nicely.#T1#
Bonifacio slips a straight right by Shiina.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shiina now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonifacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonifacio lands with a good body shot.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Shiina moves out of range.
Shiina takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shiina just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina throws a low kick but Bonifacio moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Bonifacio throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Bonifacio tests Shiina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shiina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up but Shiina circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Bonifacio with a hook.
Shiina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonifacio rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio wants to clinch but Shiina slips to the side
and Shiina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Bonifacio clinches up with Shiina and pushes him back against the cage.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiina is working Bonifacio over against the cage.#T3#
Bonifacio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Shiina.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonifacio.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Shiina's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shiina.
Shiina can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Shiina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Shiina struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shiina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Shiina gets through Bonifacio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Shiina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shiina lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anthony Shiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A shot in the inside from Shiina.
Shiina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 uppercut from Bonifacio.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Shiina.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shiina blocks an uppercut.
Shiina tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Shiina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Shiina misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonifacio 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Anthony Shiina was interviewed post fight and said 'that Muther Fucker tripped me!!! yall saw that right?'.

Event: UnderGround FC 139
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiina throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shiina tries to move into range but Corassa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Nice straight punches there by Corassa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corassa.
Shiina throws a sloppy body shot
and Corassa counters with a solid body kick.
Shiina walks into a stiff left hand from Corassa.
Corassa tries to land a leg kick but Shiina saw it coming and moves away.
Corassa looks to throw a body kick
and Shiina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiina walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corassa.
Corassa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shiina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Shiina misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiina.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corassa! But no joy.
Corassa feints and then cracks Shiina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiina down.
Corassa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corassa lands with a straight right. Shiina didn't see that one coming.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the body from Shiina misses
and Corassa counters with a solid body kick.
A leg kick checked by Shiina.
Shiina slips a jab and a cross from Corassa.
Shiina is looking to wear down Corassa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corassa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shiina takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shiina misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corassa fakes the leg kick and cracks Shiina in the body.
Corassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corassa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corassa throws a wild body kick that Shiina sees coming a mile off.
Shiina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shiina throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corassa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Shiina does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
It looked like Shiina was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corassa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corassa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Corassa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corassa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corassa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corassa scores with a spinning back kick!
Shiina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa misses with a hook to the body
and Shiina counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Shiina off balance momentarily.#T4#
Corassa looks to land a body kick but Shiina moved away.
Shiina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corassa.
Corassa throws a leg kick which misses Shiina's front leg but catches the back leg as Shiina tries to avoid it.
Shiina will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Corassa is looking to score with low kicks.
Shiina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corassa counters with an inside leg kick.
Shiina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shiina is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shiina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corassa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa tries to land a front kick but Shiina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Shiina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Shiina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shiina swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shiina is looking to counter punch.
Shiina blocks the body kick.
Corassa punishes Shiina's body with a nice straight punch.
Shiina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Corassa.
A jab from Corassa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Shiina misses
and Corassa counters with an inside leg kick.
Corassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shiina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Shiina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corassas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Corassa misses with a low kick as Shiina jumps back.
Shiina attempts a counter takedown but Corassa avoids it well and moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shiina might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Corassa throws out a leg kick but Shiina moves out of range and Corassa only half commits.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Shiina.
Shiina misses with a straight right.
Corassa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Corassa. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Shiina finds it's way through Corassa's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiina. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Shiina has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Shiina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shiina misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Shiina sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corassa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shiina walks into a straight right hand from Corassa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shiina back to the cage. Corassa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A shot to the body from Shiina misses
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shiina throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corassa scores with the left hand. Shiina knows he should have avoided that one.
Corassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiina.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Shiina off balance momentarily.
Corassa misses with a double jab.
Shiina is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Shiina moves out of range of the body kick.
Shiina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiina shoots in for a takedown but Corassa shows good takedown defense.
Corassa lands an overhand right.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiina connects with a body shot.
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiina counters with a nice body shot.
Shiina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa looks to land a body kick but Shiina moved away.
Corassa misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Shiina 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.
Corassa wants to slow Shiina down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shiina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Shiina on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corassa tried to score with a low kick but Shiina checks it.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Corassa jabs Shiina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shiina just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shiina misses with a looping left.
Shiina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Corassa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiina at a distance.
Shiina throws a head kick that misses.
Shiina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shiina under the eye.
Shiina avoids a kick to the body.
Shiina lunges at Corassa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corassa's hand. #T1#
Corassa lunges at Shiina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shiina's hand.
Shiina has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corassa finds it's way round the side to connect with Shiina's head.
Corassa throws a solid leg kick but Shiina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corassa.
Shiina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corassa throws a lazy uppercut
and Shiina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from Corassa misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shiina crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corassa - the referee stops the clock and Shiina gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corassa. Shiina manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corassa.
Corassa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiina lands with a good body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa with a jab.
Corassa misses with a leg kick.
Shiina ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
A shot to the liver by Corassa. Beautiful body shot.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Shiina.
Shiina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corassa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiina swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Shiina finds it's target.#T3#
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Shiina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa counters with a good low kick that Shiina was not able to check.
Corassa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Corassa slams his shin into Shiina's torso.
Shiina throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses
and Shiina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiina blocks the body kick.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Corassa.
Anthony Shiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Shiina lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shiina avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa cracks Shiina with a good jab.
Corassa scores with a hook.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corassa lunges at Shiina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shiina's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corassa 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
A very excited looking Eduardo Corassa 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.
Anthony Shiina spoke after the fight, saying 'that Muther Fucker tripped me!!! yall saw that right?'.

Event: UnderGround FC 127
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Udomprecha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiina has time to react.
No joy there for Udomprecha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Udomprecha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick but Shiina sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Shiina misses.
Udomprecha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Udomprecha misses with an uppercut. Shiina saw that one coming.
Shiina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha throws a hook but Shiina blocks it.
Shiina misses with a body shot.
Udomprecha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udomprecha just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina avoids the body shot from Udomprecha.
Shiina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shiina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away.
Udomprecha is looking for the big counter here.
Udomprecha blocks the body kick.
Udomprecha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiina at a distance. #T1#
Udomprecha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Udomprecha throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Udomprecha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Udomprecha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shiina back to the cage. Udomprecha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shiina walks into a left hand.
Udomprecha takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Shiina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Udomprecha connects with a leg kick.
Shiina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Udomprecha.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha thumps Shiina with a low kick.
Udomprecha with a nice calf kick.
Udomprecha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Udomprecha. #T2#
Shiina throws a lazy right hand but Udomprecha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Udomprecha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Udomprecha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Udomprecha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Udomprecha was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Udomprecha scores with a leg kick.
Udomprecha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Udomprecha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Udomprecha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Udomprecha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Udomprecha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Udomprecha misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Shiina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Udomprecha.
Shiina has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Udomprecha.
Paw Paw Udomprecha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Udomprecha, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Udomprecha connects with a body shot that sends Shiina's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Udomprecha.
A quick step to the side and Shiina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Udomprecha. Beautiful body shot.
Udomprecha connects with a leg kick.
Udomprecha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiina.
Shiina throws out a leg kick but Udomprecha moves out of range and Shiina only half commits.
Udomprecha throws a right and a left that Shiina avoids nicely.
Udomprecha misses with a hook.
Udomprecha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina.
Udomprecha lands a body shot.
Shiina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Udomprecha can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Udomprecha as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udomprecha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shiina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Udomprecha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Udomprecha with a nice calf kick.
Udomprecha cracks a nice hook into Shiina's ribs.
Shiina is looking to wear down Udomprecha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shiina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Udomprecha looks to land a right hand but Shiina moved out of range.
Shiina throws a body punch but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Shiina misses with a wild body shot.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha scores with a jab. Shiina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shiina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Udomprecha.
Shiina moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Shiina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udomprecha swings for the body but Shiina moves out of range.
Udomprecha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shiina momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paw Paw Udomprecha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left lands for Udomprecha.
Udomprecha thows a leg kick but Shiina checks it
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
Udomprecha tests Shiina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Udomprecha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Shiina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Udomprecha.
Shiina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Udomprecha finds it's way through Shiina's defenses.
Udomprecha looks to land a combination. Shiina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Udomprecha lands a lovely overhand right.
Udomprecha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udomprecha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Udomprecha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Udomprecha was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Udomprecha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Udomprecha throws a good cross that connects.
Udomprecha with a hook.#T1#
Shiina looks to score with a jab to the body but Udomprecha is just out of range.
Shiina throws a shot to the body.
Udomprecha misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Udomprecha - just one landing.
Shiina misses with a body shot.
Udomprecha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Udomprecha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Udomprecha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiina circles away quickly and effectively.
Shiina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Udomprecha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shiina has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udomprecha scores with a nice right hand.
Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Udomprecha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shiina scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Shiina tries to land a front kick but Udomprecha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Udomprecha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shiina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Udomprecha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Udomprecha lands a right hook to the body.
Udomprecha lands a nice shot to the body.
Udomprecha looks to land a right hand but Shiina moved out of range.
Udomprecha throws a sloppy head kick and Shiina moves out of range easily.
Shiina misses with an uppercut
and Shiina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shiina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Udomprecha looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
Udomprecha thuds his right hand into Shiina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shiina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Udomprecha scores with a push kick.#T3#
Udomprecha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiina moves away from the strike by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiina counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiina throws a body punch but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Udomprecha.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.
Shiina takes a swing at Udomprecha's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Udomprecha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Udomprecha throws a right hand that Shiina ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiina also avoids with ease.
Udomprecha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Udomprecha punishes Shiina's body with a nice straight punch.
Udomprecha lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiina just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Udomprecha feints and then cracks Shiina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiina down.
Udomprecha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha dips to his left and cracks Shiina with an uppercut!
Udomprecha throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Udomprecha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shiina takes one to the chin there.
Shiina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paw Paw Udomprecha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Shiina ducks right into an uppercut from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha lands with a kick to the temple. Shiina shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Udomprecha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiina has time to react.
Shiina moves away from the strike by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha misses the jab.
Udomprecha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiina circles away quickly and effectively.
Udomprecha misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Udomprecha.
Shiina lands with a shot to the body.
Shiina ducks under a wild hook from Udomprecha.#T1#
Udomprecha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Udomprecha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Udomprecha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiina.
Udomprecha connects with the punch.
Udomprecha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shiina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shiina sizes up Udomprecha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shiina swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Udomprecha counter with a right hand.
Shiina throws an overhand right that lands on Udomprecha's shoulder, as Udomprecha tries to avoid the shot.
Udomprecha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Udomprecha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shiina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Udomprecha thinking.
Shiina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Udomprecha stuns Shiina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Udomprecha throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udomprecha thumps Shiina with a low kick.
Shiina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Udomprecha throws a jab when Shiina was well out of range.
Shiina lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shiina might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Udomprecha lands with a right hand.
Shiina 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.
Shiina misses the shot to the body.
Shiina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shiina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away.
Shiina has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Udomprecha.
Shiina lands the left hand.
Udomprecha lands with a straight right. Shiina didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Udomprecha 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 Shiina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shiina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Shiina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Udomprecha scores with a leg kick.
Udomprecha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Udomprecha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shiina is out of range and Udomprecha settles back down.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.
Udomprecha thuds his right hand into Shiina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Udomprecha was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Shiina swings for the body but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Shiina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping leg kick lands for Udomprecha.
A clash of legs there as Shiina blocks the low kick.
Udomprecha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiina.
Shiina is looking to counter with a body kick.
Udomprecha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony Shiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Udomprecha throws a leg kick
and Shiina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Shiina blocks the low kick.
Shiina has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Udomprecha finds it's way round the side to connect with Shiina's head.
Udomprecha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Shiina throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiina on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Udomprecha. Udomprecha obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiina dodges the punch combination from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha misses with a head kick.
Udomprecha lands with a hook. Shiina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Udomprecha thows a leg kick but Shiina checks it
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paw Paw Udomprecha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Udomprecha 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: UnderGround FC 118
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Shiina misses the shot to the body.
Duterte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shiina walks into a stiff left hand from Duterte.
Shiina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duterte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anthony Shiina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duterte lands a body shot.
Duterte looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiina moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina wants to land a leg kick but Duterte is out of range.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Shiina dips to his left and cracks Duterte with an uppercut!#T1#
Duterte moves out of range of the body kick.
Duterte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiina at a distance.
Shiina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duterte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duterte slips under a jab.
Duterte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiina scores with a jab. Duterte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiina was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Duterte throws a series of punches but Shiina avoids them all with ease.
Shiina throws a shot to the body.
Duterte throws a body shot but no joy.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina. #T2#
Duterte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiina.
Duterte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
Shiina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiina lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duterte misses with a series of wild punches.
Duterte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duterte misses with a body punch
enabling Shiina to counter with a crisp jab.
Gene Steve Duterte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Duterte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duterte connects with a single shot there.
Shiina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shiina looks to score with a jab to the body but Duterte is just out of range.
Duterte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiina was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Shiina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Duterte.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Shiina. That snapped Duterte's head back.
Duterte just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina lands a really nice looking cross but Duterte seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Shiina misses with the body kick
and Duterte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shiina lands a nice looking body shot.
Shiina looks for the body kick but Duterte saw that one coming.
Duterte avoids the body shot from Shiina.
Duterte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Shiina will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shiina throws a body punch but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte swings for the body but Shiina moves out of range.
Shiina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
Shiina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duterte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duterte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shiina connects with a nice looking jab.
Duterte throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte thuds a left hand into Shiina's body.
Duterte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiina finds it's way round the side to connect with Duterte's head.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiina was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.#T1#
A lazy left from Shiina finds it's target.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Shiina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duterte doesn't seem bothered though.
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiina moves away.
Shiina has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shiina looks to land a left hand but Duterte moved out of range nicely.
Duterte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina.
Duterte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duterte throws a series of punches but Shiina avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Shiina. Beautiful body shot.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiina was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Anthony Shiina seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Shiina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shiina stuns Duterte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Duterte. Those never looked like landing.
Shiina punishes Duterte's body with a nice straight punch.
Duterte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiina thows a leg kick but Duterte checks it
and Duterte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
Shiina misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Duterte misses its target.#T3#
Shiina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Duterte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shiina.
Shiina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duterte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shiina scrambles back to his feet.
Shiina lands a slapping body shot.
It looks like Duterte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Duterte swings widly with a right hand
and Shiina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duterte is looking to wear down Shiina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duterte looks to land a left hand but Shiina moved out of range nicely.
Shiina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiina! But no joy.
Duterte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Duterte lands with a cross.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
Shiina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duterte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shiina swings for the body but Duterte moves out of range.
Shiina lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte misses with a two punch combination.
Shiina lands a body shot.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duterte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Shiina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duterte throws a good cross that connects.
Shiina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duterte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duterte.
Duterte scores with a punch to the head.
Duterte misses with a hook
and Duterte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Shiina lands a nice shot to the body.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.#T1#
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiina moves away.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duterte.
Some wild striking there from Duterte.
Duterte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Duterte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina.
Gene Steve Duterte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duterte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiina.
Duterte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Gene Steve Duterte has been cut.
Shiina throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duterte throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.
Shiina throws a body punch but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anthony Shiina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duterte just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiina, as that shot connected.
Shiina looks to score with a jab to the body but Duterte is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Duterte misses the target.
Shiina scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Shiina connects with a body shot that sends Duterte's belly button to the back.
Duterte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shiina scores with a shot to the body.
Shiina cracks Duterte with an open hand slap.
Duterte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duterte misses with a body shot.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Shiina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duterte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiina at a distance. #T4#
Shiina lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiina. Duterte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiina lands a nice looking body shot.
Duterte lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duterte misses with a body shot.
Shiina is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duterte with a body shot.
Duterte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duterte lands a glancing blow to the side of Shiina's head.
Duterte throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Shiina.
Well Shiina 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: UnderGround FC 109
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina. #CL2#
Shiina tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shiina misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murray tries a body shot but Shiina blocks it.
Murray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shiina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shiina backwards.
Murray misses with an elbow over the top.
Shiina struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Shiina blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Shiina misses with a body punch.
Shiina pushes Murray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Shiina.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray blocks a body shot from Shiina. #T1#
Shiina avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
Murray pushes off an throws an elbow but Shiina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shiina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray 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.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Shiina saw that one coming.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alex Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Shiina throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Shiina misses. #CL2#
Murray rushes Shiina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shiina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shiina backwards.
Murray leaning against his opponent.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Shiina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murray cracks Shiina with a nice body shot.
Shiina avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shiina backwards.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shiina tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiina misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shiina fails to land.
Shiina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shiina tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Murray misses with a knee strike.
Murray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shiina misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Shiina. #T3#
Shiina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray working aggressively here.
Shiina can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray lands an elbow just above Shiina 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Shiina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Murray.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murray looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shiina blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
Shiina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shiina on the inside.
Shiina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Shiina in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body.
Shiina takes an elbow to the temple.
Murray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shiina up against the cage.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiina struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Shiina blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
Shiina takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shiina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray'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.
Shiina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiina misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina lands an uppercut.
Murray effectively controlling the action here.
Shiina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murray jabs at Shiina's body.
Shiina misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Murray.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Shiina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murray connects with the punch.
Murray sizes up Shiina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murray tries to clinch but Shiina is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shiina under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray lands the left hand.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shiina momentarily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiina misses with a punch to the body.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiina controls his hands.
Shiina misses with some punches. #T2#
Shiina avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
Murray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shiina misses with the head strike.
Murray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shiina lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
Shiina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Shiina prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray pushes off an throws an elbow but Shiina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shiina digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
Murray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shiina up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Shiina blocks it.
Shiina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray'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.
Shiina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiina's elbow.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##BC2#
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray scores with a kick to the body.
Murray sizes up Shiina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Murray throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiina throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Shiina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shiina is looking to counter punch.
Murray stuns Shiina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shiina misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
Shiina walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Shiina throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Shiina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Shiina uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray digs a good body shot into Shiina's ribs.
A jab from Murray finds it's way through Shiina's defenses.
Alex Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shiina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shiina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray avoids the body shot from Shiina.
Murray throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Shiina misses its target.
Murray looks to land a combination but Shiina avoids it well.
Shiina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray throws a combination that misses
and Shiina counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shiina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Murray doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiina circles away.
Shiina's corner calls for a 1-2. Shiina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray misses with an uppercut
and Shiina counters with a nice body shot.
Shiina blocks a head kick by Murray. #CL2#
Murray rushes Shiina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shiina misses with a body punch.
Murray wants to stall.
Shiina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiina misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shiina walks into a left hand. #T1#
Murray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shiina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murray prevents a body shot from Shiina.
Shiina misses with a body punch.
Shiina can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray stalling.
Murray taking a breather.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shiina avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
Murray blocks a body shot from Shiina.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiina controls his hands. #T2#
Shiina lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murray just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiina's brow.
Murray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murray looking to stall.
Shiina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
Shiina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Shiina can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray blocks a body shot from Shiina.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiina takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shiina prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray pushes off an throws an elbow but Shiina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shiina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shiina swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Shiina controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray. #T3#
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Murray.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Shiina struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Shiina takes an elbow to the temple.
Murray prevents a body shot from Shiina.
Murray lands a body shot.
Alex Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shiina tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Murray is pushing Shiina up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Murray rushes Shiina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony Shiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shiina lands a body shot.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray trying to control the position but instead, Shiina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murray into the cage.
Murray lands an elbow just above Shiina 's eye.
Shiina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray lands an elbow just above Shiina 's eye.
Shiina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiina misses with some punches.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shiina's defenses.
Shiina swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Alex Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shiina prevents a body shot from Murray.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Murray!
A very excited looking Alex Murray 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: UnderGround FC 104
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Corassa.
Shiina slips a straight right by Corassa.
Shiina blocks a head kick by Corassa.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corassa lands a front kick.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corassa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shiina is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corassa throws a wild body kick that Shiina sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Shiina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa walks into a left hand.
Shiina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa 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.
Shiina takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Shiina has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
Shiina quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Corassa throws a hook but Shiina avoids it easily.
Corassa throws a hook to the side of Shiina's head but Shiina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corassa scores with a head kick. Shiina tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corassa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Shiina lands a nice hook to Corassa's body. Corassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shiina looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Corassa coming out on top.
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa thows a leg kick but Shiina checks it
and Shiina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Corassa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shiina throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corassa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Corassa.
Shiina throws a head kick but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa slips a straight right by Shiina.
Shiina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiina was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
A quick step to the side and Shiina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiina misses with a jab to the body
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Corassa misses with a hook. Shiina ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Shiina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shiina scores with a body shot.
Shiina moves out of range of the body kick.
Corassa looks for the body kick but Shiina saw that one coming.
Shiina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corassa throws a lazy head kick
and Shiina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa lands a glancing blow to the side of Shiina's head.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Corassa misses.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shiina misses with an uppercut
and Corassa counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Shiina lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Shiina clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa is working Shiina over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Corassa fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Corassa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corassa working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Corassa.
Corassa lands a nice uppercut.
Shiina tries to work over Corassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Corassa.
Corassa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shiina tries a body shot but Corassa blocks it.
Shiina being controlled against the cage.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Corassa throws a leg kick but Shiina checks it.
Shiina tried to counter with a leg kick but Corassa avoided it.
Shiina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Corassa misses with a leg kick
and Shiina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corassa lands with an uppercut that bounces Shiina off the cage and back into range.
Corassa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corassa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shiina's head.
Shiina avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiina moves away.
Shiina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shiina fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Shiina misses with a jab to the body
and Corassa counters with a body kick.
Corassa throws the kick towards the body but Shiina avoids it.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiina throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Shiina misses with a looping right.#TD#
Corassa gets caught flat footed, as Shiina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shiina looking to pass the guard.
Corassa pulls Shiina in close to his closed guard and prevents Shiina from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Shiina tries to free his leg and advance position but Corassa is retaining full guard.
Shiina stands and throws Corassa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Corassa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corassa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Corassa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shiina is looking to take a break and control but Corassa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shiina is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corassa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Shiina has control of an arm but Corassa manages to advance to Shiina's back!
Corassa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shiina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Corassa is not going to allow Shiina to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Shiina right now.
Corassa is trying to stick to Shiina's back but Shiina is turning into Corassa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Corassa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shiina.#T4#
Shiina looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Shiina postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Corassa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shiina, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Shiina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corassa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Corassa throws a sloppy head kick and Shiina moves out of range easily.
Shiina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiina is looking to wear down Corassa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Corassa slips a jab from Shiina.
Shiina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Corassa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shiina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina throws a poor cross that misses
and Shiina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corassa lands a nice looking body kick.
Corassa misses with a straight left. #T1#
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shiina momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Shiina blocks the leg kick.
Shiina gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Corassa misses
and Shiina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corassa throws a lazy head kick
and Shiina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
Shiina on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Corassa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shiina throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Corassa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shiina will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa throws a wild body kick that Shiina sees coming a mile off.
Corassa throws a wild body kick that Shiina sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shiina checks a leg kick.
Shiina misses the jab.
Corassa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shiina is out of range and Corassa settles back down.
Shiina avoids a kick to the body.
Shiina misses the shot to the body.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Shiina off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corassa 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 Shiina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shiina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Shiina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Shiina.
Corassa looks to land a left hand but Shiina moved out of range nicely.
Corassa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corassa tries to score with a low kick but Shiina moves his leg out of the way.
Shiina appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corassa misses with a left hand
and Corassa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiina stuns Corassa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corassa tests Shiina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corassa throws a leg kick
and Shiina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Shiina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shiina lands a slapping body shot.
Anthony Shiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Corassa misses with the body kick
and Shiina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shiina tried to counter with a leg kick but Corassa avoided it.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shiina misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corassa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa throws an off balance right hand
and Shiina counters with a right hand to the body.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corassa tries to land a front kick but Shiina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corassa misses with an uppercut. Shiina saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Shiina misses the target.
Shiina scores with a jab to the body.
Shiina tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Shiina throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Corassa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shiina is in Corassa's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Corassa 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
A very excited looking Eduardo Corassa 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: UnderGround FC 98
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Shiina. No joy for Day on that attempt.
Shiina 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.
Day tries to move into range but Shiina moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shiina fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into Shiina's guard.
Shiina trying to control the position.
Shiina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Shiina blocks nicely.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Shiina blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day landing some decent shots from guard.
Day lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Shiina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Shiina controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Day working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shiina's head.
Shiina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day works over Shiina with some ground and pound from guard.
Day landing with the ground and pound.
Day postures up in Shiina's guard and throws a big left but Shiina blocks it. #SUB2#
Shiina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Day doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shiina is tightening it up a little... Day has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Day reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Day taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shiina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 42
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krawlee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Krawlee scores with a takedown into Shiina's guard.
Krawlee advances position into side control!
Krawlee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shiina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shiina tries to bench press Krawlee off him but Krawlee keeps the position.
Krawlee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1##SUB#
Krawlee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krawlee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Krawlee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Krawlee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shiina is looking for a sweep.
Shiina wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Krawlee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Krawlee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shiina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krawlee blocks the strikes from Shiina. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shiina throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #SUB#
Shiina wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Krawlee has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Shiina's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Shiina is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Krawlee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kreepee Krawlee!
During a confident post fight interview, Kreepee Krawlee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RapidFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Shiina throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kidd looks for the body kick but Shiina saw that one coming.
Kidd's coach down at Ass Private Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kidd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shiina fails with the takedown
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
Shiina throws a right hand that misses
and Kidd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Kidd thuds his shin into the meat of Shiina's side.
Shiina throws out a loose jab but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiina moves out of range of the leg kick from Kidd.
Shiina lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Kidd.
Shiina dips to his left and cracks Kidd with an uppercut!
Shiina looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Shiina has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kidd throws a low kick, looking for Shiina's leg but Shiina calmly moves out of range.
Shiina tries to counter with a takedown but Kidd is quick to defend against it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kidd.
Killer Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shiina crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kidd - the referee stops the clock and Shiina gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kidd. Shiina manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shiina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kidd.
Shiina misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Kidd slips under a jab from Shiina.
Kidd defending well as Shiina loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Shiina.
Kidd throws a wild body kick that Shiina sees coming a mile off.
Anthony Shiina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiina misses with a straight left.
Shiina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidd counters with an inside leg kick.
Shiina swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shiina throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Shiina connects with a right hand. Kidd shakes it off.
Shiina throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd walks into a left hand.
Kidd cracks Shiina with an open hand slap.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Shiina scores with a nice head shot.
Shiina connects with a nice looking jab.
Kidd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kidd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shiina.
Shiina swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Shiina connects with a single shot there.
Shiina misses with a looping left.#T3#
Shiina misses with a looping right.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kidd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shiina blocks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kidd. That's going to slow Shiina down.
Shiina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kidd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shiina has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shiina there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shiina misses with a hook
and Kidd counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shiina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Kidd counters with a low kick, right behind Shiina 's knee.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Kidd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kidd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiina misses with a looping right.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiina.
Kidd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Shiina throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Kidd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shiina takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kidd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shiina if he has to take too many more of those.
Kidd throws a leg kick #TD#
and Shiina counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shiina.
Shiina wants to pass the guard but Kidd is keeping the position.
Shiina trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shiina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kidd is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shiina shoots and misses
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd misses with a hook. Shiina ducked under it nicely.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.#TD#
Shiina drives through with a takedown into Kidd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shiina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd is adopting a defensive guard.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Shiina being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Shiina from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shiina looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shiina throws a right hand that misses
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiina blocks a leg kick.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiina loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Kidd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shiina swings widly with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Kidd.
Shiina tries to clinch
and Kidd counters with a right hand to the body.
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Shiina's front leg but catches the back leg as Shiina tries to avoid it.
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Shiina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer Kidd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Shiina loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Shiina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kidd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shiina scrambles back to his feet.
Shiina misses with a wild body shot.
Shiina misses with an uppercut
and Kidd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Shiina's head but Shiina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shiina takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
And Kidd responds with a good body kick, but Shiina manages to step out the way in time.
Shiina misses with a shot to the body
and Kidd counters with a leg kick.
Shiina lands a right hook to the body.
Shiina has a takedown stuffed.
Shiina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Shiina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kidd pushes Shiina away with a front kick.
Shiina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiina swings widly with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Shiina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shiina blocks the body kick.
Shiina throws a lazy uppercut
and Kidd counters with a good low kick that Shiina was not able to check.
Kidd lands with a right hand. #T4#
Shiina misses with an uppercut
and Shiina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiina misses with a left hand
and Kidd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kidd thumps Shiina with a low kick.
Shiina misses with a body shot
and Kidd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shiina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Shiina throws out a loose jab but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiina throws a right hand that misses
and Kidd counters with a leg kick.
Kidd slips a jab from Shiina.
Shiina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd 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.
#R3#
Shiina throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shiina misses with a looping left.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Shiina shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kidd is trying to defend but Shiina finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Shiina wants to work for an arm triangle but Kidd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kidd gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd pulls Shiina in close to his closed guard and prevents Shiina from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Shiina has gone for a leg lock! Kidd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shiina's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shiina is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Shiina working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kidd has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Shiina looking for subs from the bottom but Kidd mounts him!
Shiina is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kidd controlling from mount.
Shiina tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Kidd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shiina wants to control but Kidd is having none of it.
Shiina is trying to escape the mount.
Kidd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shiina tries to lock up and control but Kidd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shiina tries to reverse the position but Kidd maintains control.#T3#
Kidd controlling from mount.
Shiina tries to hold on but Kidd postures up.
Kidd prevents Shiina from getting the reversal.
Kidd controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Shiina tries to lock up and control but Kidd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kidd prevents Shiina from getting the reversal.
Killer Kidd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kidd controlling the pace for now.
Shiina tries to lock up and control but Kidd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kidd content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd really dominated that round.
That's time! Shiina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Shiina misses with a hook
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Kidd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiina.
Kidd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shiina throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Shiina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kidd lands a nice looking body kick.
Kidd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kidd 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 Shiina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shiina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina slips under a jab from Kidd.
Shiina feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Kidd. No joy for Shiina on that attempt.
Kidd tries a quick counter leg kick but Shiina is wise to it.
Shiina throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
And Kidd responds with a good body kick, but Shiina manages to step out the way in time.
Shiina will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That kick from Kidd tenderised Shiina's leg. Shiina is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shiina moves out of range of the body kick from Kidd.
Shiina tries to counter with a takedown but Kidd is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Shiina throws a lazy right hand but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shiina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shiina misses with an uppercut.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidd slips under a jab from Shiina.
And Kidd responds with a good body kick, but Shiina manages to step out the way in time.
Shiina walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kidd.
Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd misses with a low kick.
Shiina feinted with a counter takedown.
Kidd scores with a nice strike.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A slow jab from Shiina misses its intended target.
Kidd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kidd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kidd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiina takes one to the chin there.
Kidd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kidd tries a quick counter leg kick but Shiina is wise to it.
Shiina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiina scores with a hook to the body. Kidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shiina misses with a hook
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Kidd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kidd throws a body kick that misses.
Kidd throws a low kick, looking for Shiina's leg but Shiina calmly moves out of range.
Shiina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kidd sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Shiina throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a nice leg kick.
Shiina avoids a kick to the body.
Kidd is looking to land body kicks.
Shiina throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shiina misses with a shot to the body
and Kidd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Shiina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidd throws a jab when Shiina was well out of range.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
A jab from Shiina misses.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiina.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Shiina checks it.
Shiina misses with an uppercut
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Shiina misses with a looping left.
Shiina scores with a hook to the body. Kidd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shiina avoids a kick to the body.
Shiina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiina misses with a looping right.
Shiina backing away here, and Kidd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shiina misses with a left hand
and Kidd counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kidd.
Shiina drops his hands momentarily and Kidd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shiina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Shiina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kidd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Shiina throws a poor cross that misses
and Kidd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.
Shiina looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Kidd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A solid body kick from Kidd.
Shiina throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Shiina takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Shiina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidd makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shiina really felt that one!
Shiina throws a hook but Kidd avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kidd!
Kidd lands with a nice body kick.
Kidd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shiina's sensitive parts.
Kidd misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt - Kidd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shiina throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Kidd scores with a nice body kick.
Shiina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiina misses with a straight left.
Shiina misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shiina moves out of range as Kidd throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Kidd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Kidd misses.
Shiina misses with a left hand
and Kidd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiina swings widly with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a nice leg kick.
Shiina throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Shiina blocks a leg kick.
Shiina fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Kidd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Shiina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Anthony Shiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shiina takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shiina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shiina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd feints a counter leg kick.
Shiina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Shiina throws a looping overhand right but Kidd ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiina.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiina. #T3#
Shiina throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shiina misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
Shiina throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Shiina blocks the low kick.
Kidd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Shiina.
Shiina throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Shiina is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Kidd counters with a right hand to the body.
Kidd thuds his shin into the meat of Shiina's side.
Kidd delivers a nice body kick.
Shiina takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kidd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Shiina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kidd clobbers Shiina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Shiina.
Shiina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kidd in his tracks.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Shiina.
Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiina.
Shiina takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shiina scores with a hook.
Kidd connects with a single shot there.
Shiina looks to land a right hand but Kidd moved out of range.
Kidd thuds his shin into the meat of Shiina's side.
Shiina steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kidd. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kidd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kidd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: RapidFC 55
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kamogawa misses the target.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Shiina blocks it.
Kamogawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiina sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Shiina shoots in and bounces Kamogawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Shiina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa has Shiina pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamogawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Kamogawa keeps moving.
Kamogawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamogawa tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamogawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Shiina pushing down on Kamogawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Shiina is working for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Shiina is working for a submission of some sort.
Shiina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamogawa keeps working. #SUB2#
Shiina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamogawa is just riding it out for now. Shiina eventually gives up the hold.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Shiina is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kamogawa defends it well.
Shiina tries to pass to full mount but Kamogawa defends it. #SUB2#
Shiina is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kamogawa wants to improve his position but Shiina is controlling well. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shiina is looking for a kimura but Kamogawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shiina to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Shiina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamogawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamogawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Shiina from advancing to side control.
Shiina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamogawa wants to control but Shiina is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Shiina is looking for a kimura but Kamogawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shiina to get the leverage.
Kamogawa is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Shiina wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamogawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamogawa tries to roll over but Shiina keeps him under control.#T3#
Kamogawa won't allow Shiina to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Shiina seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kamogawa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Shiina!
In his post fight interview, Anthony Shiina started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RapidFC 52
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Shiina.
Shiina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sripituksakul.
We've been hearing reports that Sripituksakul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sripituksakul, as that shot connected.
Shiina throws a hook to the side of Sripituksakul's head but Sripituksakul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sripituksakul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiina staying out of range there.
Shiina throws a fast counter high kick but Sripituksakul manages to duck under it in time.
Shiina moves out of range of the strikes.
Shiina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sripituksakul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sripituksakul misses with a few strikes there.
Sripituksakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sripituksakul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiina circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Shiina slips under a jab.
And Shiina tries to counter it with a takedown but Sripituksakul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Sripituksakul misses the target.
Shiina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Sripituksakul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sripituksakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sripituksakul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Shiina misses the target.
Sripituksakul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand
and Shiina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Sripituksakul.
Shiina walks into a stiff left hand from Sripituksakul.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sripituksakul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiina.#T2#
Sripituksakul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sripituksakul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shiina to counter with a crisp jab.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sripituksakul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shiina has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shiina unleashes a big counter combination but Sripituksakul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot.
Shiina slips a jab and a cross from Sripituksakul.
Shiina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sripituksakul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sripituksakul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiina moves away from the strike by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight left.
Sripituksakul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shiina in his tracks.
Sripituksakul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sripituksakul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.#T3#
Sripituksakul looks to land a combination. Shiina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sripituksakul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shiina pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sripituksakul back to the cage. Shiina follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice cross by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Sripituksakul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sripituksakul on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiina avoids the body shot from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul connects with a body shot that sends Shiina's belly button to the back.
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Shiina gets tackled into the cage by Sripituksakul. Sripituksakul maintains the clinch.
Sripituksakul lands an uppercut.
Shiina tries to throw a body punch but Sripituksakul avoids it by throwing Shiina back against the cage.
Shiina lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiina's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sripituksakul fails to land. #BC#
Sripituksakul manages to break the clinch.
Sripituksakul throws a shot from downtown. Shiina moves away and avoids it.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shiina.
Sripituksakul lands a jab-cross combination.
Sripituksakul lands with a straight right. Shiina didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Sripituksakul rushes Shiina and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sripituksakul as the two fighters clinch.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shiina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shiina has a couple of punches blocked by Sripituksakul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shiina working aggressively here.
Shiina scores with a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sripituksakul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
That's time! Sripituksakul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sripituksakul connects with a body shot that sends Shiina's belly button to the back.
Shiina slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul cracks Shiina with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sripituksakul lands with a shot to the body.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is winning the standup battle so far.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Shiina.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Shiina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiina can do to turn this around?
Shiina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sripituksakul cracks Shiina with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shiina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul looks to clinch #TD2#
and Shiina counters with a shoot takedown. Sripituksakul fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiina won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here.
Shiina is pushing down on Sripituksakul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sripituksakul is fighting to maintain full guard but Shiina has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul trying to hold on to Shiina's head to control him but Shiina postures up. #T1##SUB#
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiina trying to mount his opponent but Sripituksakul defends it.
Shiina prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.#SUB#
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Shiina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sripituksakul sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Shiina wants to work for an arm triangle but Sripituksakul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Shiina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sripituksakul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sripituksakul.
Shiina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving. #SUB#
Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sripituksakul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Shiina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shiina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiina is one step ahead there.
Shiina trying to control but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Shiina's shoulder, as Shiina tries to avoid the shot.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Shiina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Sripituksakul misses.
Shiina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sripituksakul defends it well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sripituksakul throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Shiina decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sripituksakul's guard.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shiina is aware though and is defending well.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving. #SUB#
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shiina escapes and throws Sripituksakul's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Shiina tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Shiina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shiina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Shiina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sripituksakul throws the left hand but Shiina avoids the punch easily.
Sripituksakul thuds his right hand into Shiina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shiina misses with an uppercut. Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
Sripituksakul stuns Shiina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Sripituksakul misses with a series of wild punches.
Shiina swats away the attempt to clinch by Sripituksakul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Shiina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sripituksakul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shiina throws a sloppy body shot
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice body shot.
Shiina lands with an uppercut that bounces Sripituksakul off the cage and back into range.
Shiina staying out of range there.
Sripituksakul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shiina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sripituksakul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shiina eats them both and turns towards Sripituksakul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shiina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul scores with a hook.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook. Shiina ducked under it nicely.
Shiina throws a lazy right hand but Sripituksakul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Shiina counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Shiina is working for a kimura but Sripituksakul is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Shiina is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sripituksakul is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 26
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Shiina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeon.
Simeon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shiina.#TD#
Simeon gets caught flat footed, as Shiina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simeon keeping full guard, as Shiina tries to pass.
Simeon is pulling down on Shiina's head to control his posture.
Shiina trying to control but Simeon is working from the bottom.
Simeon is pulling down on Shiina's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shiina is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Shiina is stalling in the full guard.
Shiina trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shiina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simeon misses with a straight left.
Shiina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeon.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Simeon.
A punch combination from Shiina misses. #T2#
Simeon misses the shot to the body.
Anthony Shiina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeon.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shiina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shiina looks for a takedown but Simeon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Simeon closes the distance and clinches.
Shiina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeon lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiina backwards.
Shiina tries to pull guard but Simeon won't allow it.
Shiina jumps guard but Simeon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simeon cracks Shiina with a nice body shot.#T3#
Shiina tries to pull guard but Simeon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shiina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simeon misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina fails to pull guard. #TD#
Shiina jumps into guard, dragging Simeon to the mat.
Simeon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shiina wants to control the position but Simeon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Simeon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB#
Shiina has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Simeon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Simeon!
Simeon controls the position. #SU2#
Simeon decides to stand back up. Simeon steps back and let's Shiina get back to his feet.
Branimir Simeon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiina takes one on the button.
Shiina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simeon swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiina shoots in looking for a takedown but Simeon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shiina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shiina misses with an uppercut. Simeon saw that one coming.
Shiina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simeon defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Simeon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Simeon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Shiina gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Simeon throws Shiina to one side and escapes!
Simeon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiina shoots and misses
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Simeon misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simeon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shiina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simeon defends it nicely.
Shiina tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simeon defends well and Shiina ends up having to push Simeon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simeon! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiina smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiina misses with a body shot. #T1#
Simeon scores with a shot to the body.
Simeon ducks right into an uppercut from Shiina.
Simeon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shiina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiina scores with a jab to the body.
Simeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
Shiina attempts a counter takedown but Simeon avoids it well and moves away.
Shiina ducks under a wild hook from Simeon.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiina fails with the takedown.
Simeon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shiina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simeon pinned against the cage. Simeon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shiina doesn't manage to clinch there - Simeon circles away.
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiina.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeon misses.#T2#
Shiina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
Shiina with a poor takedown
and Simeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiina moves to clinch but Simeon breaks away
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shiina slips a jab from Simeon.
Shiina misses with an uppercut. Simeon saw that one coming.
Shiina with a poor takedown
and Simeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simeon lands a really nice looking cross but Shiina seems unphased.
Shiina misses with a hook.
Simeon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shiina's head backwards.
Simeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Shiina scores with a sloppy right hand. Simeon should have avoided that one.
Shiina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shiina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simeon.
Shiina swings widly with a right hand
and Simeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Shiina closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Simeon's guard.
Shiina controlling from the top position.
Simeon pulls Shiina in close to his closed guard and prevents Shiina from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simeon keeping moving, preventing Shiina from controlling successfully. #T4#
Shiina passes Simeon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simeon works his way to full guard. Good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simeon can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Shiina postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simeon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shiina, into his guard. #REVB#
Shiina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shiina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simeon is just riding it out for now. Shiina eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shiina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simeon on the side of the head.
Shiina has his takedown stuffed
and Simeon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shiina shoots for a double leg takedown but Simeon sprawls well. He's pushed Shiina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simeon throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Shiina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anthony Shiina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simeon seems keen to control Shiina's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiina looking to sit in guard and control but Simeon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Simeon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shiina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simeon is one step ahead there.
Shiina is trying to keep Simeon in close. #SUB#
Shiina throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simeon uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shiina tries to bench press Simeon off him but Simeon keeps the position.
Shiina wants to control but Simeon postures up.
Shiina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simeon's best efforts.
Simeon prevents Shiina from improving his position.#SUB#
Shiina looking for a kimura from the bottom but Simeon passes into side control!
Simeon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shiina's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shiina is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Branimir Simeon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here as Simeon stalls from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shiina manages to get one leg in to regain 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.#SUB#
Shiina looking for submissions off his back.
Shiina slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Shiina working for submissions but it's allowed Simeon to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shiina wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Branimir Simeon.
Well Simeon 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RapidFC 36
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Shiina fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Jain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jain works his way into side control.
Jain working away.#SUB2#
Jain swings around for an armbar but Shiina sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jain's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina trying to control but Jain is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jain trying to keep a closed guard but Shiina is proving a slippery customer.
Shiina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Shiina postures up. #SUB2#
Jain is looking for a triangle but Shiina pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shiina defends it easily.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Jain keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Jain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jain wants to control the position but Shiina says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jain tries to roll over but Shiina keeps him under control.
Jain keeps trying to improve his position.
Jain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shiina is trying to control. Jain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jain is trying to maintain the position but Shiina is very close to passing his half guard.
Jain is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Jain wants to control but Shiina is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shiina shoots in looking for a takedown but Jain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shiina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jain wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Shiina attempts a counter takedown but Jain avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shiina is defended easily by Jain.
Shiina lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Jain throws an overhand right that lands on Shiina's shoulder, as Shiina tries to avoid the shot.
Shiina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jain pinned against the cage. Jain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shiina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jain counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiina misses with an uppercut
and Shiina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiina throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Jain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jain tries to free his leg and advance position but Shiina is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shiina working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jain has passed into half guard!
Jain wants to pass to mount but Shiina is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shiina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shiina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jain staying out of range there.
Jain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shiina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jain was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Jain looks to land a right hand but Shiina moved out of range.
Shiina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shiina just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain looks to throw the jab but Shiina is out of range.
A slow jab from Shiina misses its intended target. #TD#
Shiina closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jain to the mat! Jain manages to get full guard.
Jain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moganesh Jain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jain pulls Shiina in close to his closed guard and prevents Shiina from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Jain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Shiina is posturing up here but Jain has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shiina tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shiina has to tap! Slick submission there by Jain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moganesh Jain!
Moganesh Jain is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Moganesh Jain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 32
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Shiina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shiina blocks a jab.
Kamogawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamogawa lands a lovely overhand right.
Shiina cracks Kamogawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anthony Shiina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina closes the distance and clinches up with Kamogawa, looking for a takedown. Shiina pushes Kamogawa against the cage but Kamogawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Shiina scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kamogawa wants to improve his position but Shiina is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shiina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamogawa keeps working.
Kamogawa wants to control but Shiina is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Shiina is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Shiina is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamogawa trying to control but Shiina postures up.
Kamogawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shiina on the ground.#T1#
Kamogawa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shiina is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamogawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamogawa keeping hold of Shiina's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Kamogawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Shiina.
Shiina seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamogawa is looking to control Shiina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamogawa avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shiina is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamogawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamogawa tries to get out of the position.
Kamogawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamogawa wants to control but Shiina is keeping busy.
Kamogawa punching from the bottom.
Shiina trying to pass the guard but Kamogawa defending well.
Kamogawa trying to control here.
Kamogawa is holding on to half guard well.
Shiina is keen to just control but Kamogawa is a slippery customer.
Kamogawa is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Kamogawa continues to stall.
Shiina is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep. Shiina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shiina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamogawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Shiina passes to side control.
Shiina is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Shiina is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamogawa is defending well. #SUB2#
Shiina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamogawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Kamogawa tries to improve position but can't.
Shiina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamogawa keeps working.
Kamogawa tries to buck Shiina off but Shiina is having none of it.
Shiina trying to control the position but Kamogawa is working away.
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The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A control attempt from Kamogawa but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Shiina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shiina stuns Kamogawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamogawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shiina feints the counter takedown.
Shiina scores with a decent looking hook.
Shiina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shiina slips a straight right by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Shiina slips the punch.
Kamogawa misses the jab.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiina.
Kamogawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamogawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Kamogawa.
Shiina lands a 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!
Shiina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamogawa.
Shiina swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kamogawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shiina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shiina changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiina missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiina throws a big shot that misses.
Kamogawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shiina. #TD2#
Shiina shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamogawa is trying to defend but Shiina finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shiina prevents Kamogawa from improving his position.
Shiina trying to control from half guard but Kamogawa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamogawa is trying to control but Shiina passes into side control!
Shiina trying to control the position but Kamogawa is working away. #SUB2#
Shiina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kamogawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamogawa tries to control but Shiina manages to take his back.
Shiina is trying to stick to Kamogawa's back but Kamogawa is turning into Shiina. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shiina's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamogawa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiina trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Shiina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamogawa defends well.#SUB2#
Shiina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kamogawa trying to control but Shiina is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kamogawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Shiina keeping moving, preventing Kamogawa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Shiina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shiina trying to control the position.
Kamogawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamogawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shiina looking to control.
Kamogawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shiina is keeping the position for now.
Kamogawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kamogawa controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kamogawa postures up.
Shiina keeping full guard, as Kamogawa tries to pass.
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shiina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamogawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamogawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kamogawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Shiina is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kamogawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamogawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shiina being controlled here, momentarily.
More hug and hope from Kamogawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Shiina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shiina scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shiina wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shiina is working for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamogawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamogawa pulls Shiina in close to prevent any damage.
Kamogawa wants to sweep here but Shiina controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Shiina's head. It's preventing any offense from Shiina, at least for the moment.
Kamogawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamogawa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shiina has passed into side control. #T1#
Kamogawa tries to buck Shiina off but Shiina is having none of it.#SUB2#
Shiina has an Americana. Kamogawa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shiina is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shiina hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anthony Shiina! Anthony Shiina retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Anthony Shiina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Shiina misses with a looping left.
Simeon lands with a hook. Shiina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simeon misses with a body shot.
Shiina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simeon counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Shiina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeon.
Simeon 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.
Shiina throws a looping overhand right but Simeon ducks down to avoid it.
Simeon 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.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simeon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiina.
Shiina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Simeon. #T1#
Shiina takes a swing at Simeon's ribcage but misses.
Simeon throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.
Shiina throws a jab when Simeon was well out of range.
A big right from Shiina misses.
Shiina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shiina misses with a right hand
and Simeon counters with a nice body shot.
Simeon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiina shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Shiina feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simeon keeping full guard, as Shiina tries to pass.
Shiina is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Shiina trying to control but Simeon is working from the bottom.
Shiina is pushing down on Simeon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simeon is fighting to maintain full guard but Shiina has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiina wants to control but Simeon is keeping him busy.
Shiina is controlling the pace.
Simeon tries to get to full guard but Shiina has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simeon can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Shiina is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simeon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura but Simeon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shiina to get the leverage.
Shiina is looking to take a break and control but Simeon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura here.
Simeon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shiina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simeon is staying active underneath Shiina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simeon tries to get to full guard but Shiina has control of the leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shiina slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiina throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Simeon to counter with a crisp jab.
Simeon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shiina had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shiina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simeon counters with a left and a right that stings Shiina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shiina.
Shiina misses with a takedown attempt - Simeon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shiina seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shiina misses with a looping right.
Simeon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shiina shoots in for a takedown but Simeon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Shiina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Simeon as he connects with a hook.
Simeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiina moves away.
Simeon slips under a jab from Shiina.
Shiina is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simeon scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shiina thinking.
Simeon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simeon wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shiina.
Simeon wants to counter the offense by Shiina and move into the clinch position.
Anthony Shiina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina shoots in for a takedown but Simeon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeon misses.#T1##TD#
Shiina shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shiina was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simeon tries to buck Shiina off but Shiina is having none of it.
Simeon can't do much from the bottom here.
Simeon is not content to let Shiina control the position.
Simeon is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Simeon holding on.
Anthony Shiina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shiina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simeon can't do much from the bottom here.
Shiina is looking to take a break and control but Simeon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shiina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simeon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Shiina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Shiina tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiina has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Shiina tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiina has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #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.#SUB#
Shiina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simeon tries to improve position but can't.
Shiina has control of an arm but Simeon manages to advance to Shiina's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiina just trying to survive but Simeon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branimir Simeon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##TD#
Shiina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shiina showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Shiina wants to work for an arm triangle but Simeon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simeon is refusing to be controlled, as Shiina sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shiina seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Simeon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina retains his bantamweight title!
Anthony Shiina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Branimir Simeon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 22
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Krawlee throws an overhand right that lands on Shiina's shoulder, as Shiina tries to avoid the shot.
Shiina attempts a counter takedown but Krawlee avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Krawlee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Krawlee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krawlee throws a strike but Shiina rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee striking off his back but it's not causing Shiina any problems. #SUB2#
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Krawlee looking for a guillotine here but Shiina defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina pushing down on Krawlee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Shiina is thwarting Krawlee's attempts to control the position.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shiina is working away from the top position though.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Shiina keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shiina looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krawlee defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krawlee is refusing to be controlled, as Shiina sits in half guard.
Krawlee wants to control but Shiina is keeping busy.
Shiina wants to take a breather but Krawlee is having none of it. #SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura but Krawlee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shiina to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Krawlee actively working from the bottom here.
Shiina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krawlee keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Krawlee is defending against the submission attempts here by Shiina.
Still in half guard, Shiina seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Shiina drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Krawlee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shiina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shiina looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Shiina is working hard here to advance position.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Shiina from controlling successfully.
Krawlee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shiina showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shiina wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Shiina will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shiina fails with the takedown.
Krawlee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shiina defends it well.
Shiina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krawlee circles away.
Krawlee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shiina defends it well.#TD2#
Krawlee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krawlee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shiina looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Krawlee avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Krawlee content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Shiina has locked up a guillotine! Shiina's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Krawlee is holding on here and Shiina must be using up a lot of energy. Krawlee has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Shiina gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Anthony Shiina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Shiina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeon.
Shiina has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Simeon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Simeon scores with a hook to the body. Shiina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simeon jabs Shiina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shiina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a right hand to the body.
Shiina fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiina has his takedown stuffed
and Simeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branimir Simeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Shiina.
Shiina has his takedown stuffed
and Simeon counters with a right hand to the body.
Shiina has a takedown stuffed.
Simeon scores with a jab.
Shiina shoots in for a takedown but Simeon shows good takedown defense.
Shiina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Shiina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simeon is fending him off so far but Shiina persists. Nope, Simeon circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Simeon misses the target.
Simeon lands a right hook to the body.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.#TD2#
Shiina shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simeon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shiina is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Simeon is trying to escape and Shiina transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Simeon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shiina! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Shiina thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Branimir Simeon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 15
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Shiina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burnham.#CL#
Burnham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiina, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Burnham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burnham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shiina jumps guard but Burnham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Burnham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shiina tries to pull guard but Burnham holds him up against the cage and eventually Shiina drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Burnham.
Burnham gets through Shiina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burnham.
Burnham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shiina up against the cage.
Burnham scores with a hook 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!
Burnham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shiina is trying to pull guard but Burnham has him pressed against the cage.
Lester Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Shiina.
Shiina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burnham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shiina takes a shot to the head.
Burnham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shiina or not. #T1#
Burnham lands a nice uppercut.
Shiina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnham to keep the fight standing.
Burnham tries to work over Shiina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Shiina gets control of Burnham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shiina will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Burnham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shiina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shiina has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Shiina slips nicely into half guard.
Burnham gets full guard.#SUB#
Burnham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shiina trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Burnham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shiina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shiina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shiina postures up.
Burnham keeping full guard, as Shiina tries to pass.
Shiina trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Shiina might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burnham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shiina is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Shiina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now.
Burnham trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Burnham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shiina defends well.#SUB#
Burnham throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shiina uses it to pass to side control.
Burnham tries to buck Shiina off but Shiina is having none of it.#SUB2#
Shiina wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnham, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiina happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Burnham tries to improve position but can't.
Burnham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Burnham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiina defends it well.
Burnham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Burnham is trying to work for a kimura but Shiina is defending well.
Shiina is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Burnham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Burnham drives through and clinches with Shiina against the cage.
Shiina jumps guard but Burnham stands there with Shiina around his waist. Shiina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shiina fails to pull guard.
Shiina is trying to pull guard but Burnham has him pressed against the cage.
Lester Burnham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Shiina.
Shiina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnham to keep the fight standing.
Burnham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burnham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiina can do to turn this around?
Shiina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnham to keep the fight standing.
Burnham misses with some punches. #TD2#
Shiina pulls guard.
Shiina controls Burnham momentarily but Burnham frees himself.
Burnham forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burnham is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shiina is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Burnham!

Event: RFC Australia Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Shiina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Romo Iii!
Romo Iii tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shiina won't let Romo Iii get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Shiina has control of Romo Iii's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Romo Iii regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Romo Iii is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Shiina is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romo Iii can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Shiina looking for a guillotine from mount but Romo Iii is having none of it. #SUB2#
Shiina looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Shiina throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Romo Iii has his hands clasped together but Shiina breaks the hold and Romo Iii is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shiina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina!

Event: TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4092 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 3250 p4p, 250 weight class). Shiina is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell with Gattai!!. Anthony Shiina acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

166 cm
21 yrs
142 lbs

167 cm
19 yrs
140 lbs

Hoyle

Shiina

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Hoyle clinches with his opponent.
Shiina fails to pull guard.

Hoyle is trying to trip Shiina. He has hold of a leg but Shiina is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoyle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Shiina
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoyle stands and throws Shiina's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (0) Shiina
Shiina is trying to get back to half guard.
Shiina keeps trying to improve his position.
Shiina is trying to escape the position but Hoyle is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina tries to bench press Hoyle off him but Hoyle keeps the position.

Hoyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Shiina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shiina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shiina is not content to let Hoyle control the position.
Shiina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoyle's best efforts.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Shiina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoyle in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Shiina is working from the bottom.

Hoyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiina defends it well.
Shiina is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Shiina won't allow it.

Shiina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Shiina is working away.
Hoyle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shiina for as long as he can get away with.
Hoyle continues to stall.

Hoyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shiina sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Shiina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoyle works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (0) Shiina
Shiina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoyle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hoyle is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is looking to improve his position but Hoyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoyle controlling from the full mount.
Shiina is working to get back to half guard.
Hoyle controlling his opponent.
Shiina can't escape the position.
Hoyle controlling from mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shiina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Hoyle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shiina has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shiina is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
Shiina is working to get back to half guard.
Shiina tries to hold on but Hoyle pushes him away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Hoyle looking to secure an arm triangle but Shiina defends it well.

Shiina defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hoyle.
Hoyle controlling the position easily from mount.
Shiina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shiina has given up his back here. Will Hoyle look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (11) vs (0) Shiina

Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Shiina is defending it well.

Shiina defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Hoyle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shiina defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shiina wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hoyle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shiina defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Hoyle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Shiina preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hoyle.
Hoyle controlling well, preventing Shiina from escaping the position.

Hoyle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Shiina is defending it well.
Shiina tries to break free.
Shiina turns into Hoyle and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (11) vs (2) Shiina

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle pulls Shiina in close to prevent any damage.
Shiina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (13) vs (2) Shiina

Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.

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

Hoyle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shiina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoyle.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shiina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoyle defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoyle stands and throws Shiina's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (16) vs (2) Shiina
Shiina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoyle working away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is not content to let Hoyle control the position.

Hoyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shiina can't do much from the bottom here.

Hoyle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shiina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hoyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoyle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (18) vs (2) Shiina

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is looking to get to half guard.
Hoyle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shiina is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle controlling his opponent.
Shiina has given up his back. Will we see Hoyle going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (21) vs (2) Shiina
Hoyle controlling well, preventing Shiina from escaping the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Hoyle working for the choke.
Hoyle is riding his opponent, not letting Shiina buck him off.
Shiina is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Shiina is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Hoyle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shiina has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is trying to break free.

Hoyle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shiina knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shiina for a finish.

Hoyle is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Shiina is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
After the big win, Aaron Hoyle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RapidFC 9
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1##TD#
Shiina fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martial to the ground. Shiina is now in Martial's guard.
Martial wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shiina manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Martial is looking to escape.#SUB#
Shiina is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martial has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Shiina is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shiina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Shiina is pressing down on Martial's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martial is holding on for now.
Shiina passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martial! #SUB#
Shiina wants to finish this one by submission but Martial is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shiina. #SUB#
Shiina working for a submission but Martial is keeping him at bay.
Martial tries to hold on but Shiina postures up.#T2#
Martial is squirming around, avoiding Shiina's attempts to control the action.
Shiina controlling from mount.
Martial is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Shiina wants to finish this one by submission but Martial is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shiina. #SUB#
Shiina is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martial has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Shiina working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Shiina jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Martial manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Shiina has an Americana. Martial didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shiina is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shiina hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anthony Shiina!
Mat Martial was interviewed post fight and said 'it is what it is'.

Event: RapidFC 7
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Josefi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Josefi trying to control the position but Shiina is working away.
Shiina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Josefi is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Josefi is looking to advance position but Shiina won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shiina actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shiina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Josefi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Josefi pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Josefi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shiina is trying to maintain the position but Josefi is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Josefi wants to work for an arm triangle but Shiina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shiina felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Shiina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Josefi seems to be looking for submissions.
Shiina moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Shiina is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Josefi has his hands clasped together but Shiina extends and breaks Josefi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shiina.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina!
The defeated Terry Josefi had this to say: 'When will this pain and suffering end'.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyronne Spong (ranked 2638 p4p, 285 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 6267 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiina has chosen Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell with Gattai!! as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anthony Shiina enters the cage!

175 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs

167 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

Spong

Shiina

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tyronne Spong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Spong shoots in and gets a takedown into Shiina's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spong (2) vs (0) Shiina
Spong advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spong (5) vs (0) Shiina

Spong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shiina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Spong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shiina has escaped the position, nice work there.

Spong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shiina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shiina is looking to regain half guard here but Spong keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong working away.
Spong is looking to take a break and control but Shiina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shiina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Spong tries for a kimura but Shiina is defending well.
Shiina tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Spong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shiina regains half guard there - taking advantage of Spong's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Spong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shiina sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shiina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spong is keen to just control but Shiina is a slippery customer.
Spong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shiina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Spong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiina is just riding it out for now. Spong eventually gives up the hold.
Shiina gets back to full guard.
Shiina working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Spong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spong wants to control from the top but Shiina keeps moving.
Spong stands and throws Shiina's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spong (8) vs (0) Shiina
Shiina is trying to get back to half guard.

Spong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shiina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shiina tries to improve position but can't.
Shiina gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spong pulls his head out easily.
Shiina is not content to let Spong control the position.

Spong is working for a submission of some sort.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shiina keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.

Shiina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spong wants to control from the top but Shiina keeps moving.
Shiina looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Spong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Spong trying to control the action but Shiina is working from the bottom.

Spong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shiina is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyronne Spong!
Tyronne Spong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Shiina (ranked 6229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moran Elishav (ranked 6561 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shiina might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gurren Lagaan OST - To Hell with Gattai!!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

167 cm
18 yrs
140 lbs

167 cm
25 yrs
130 lbs

Shiina

Elishav

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Shiina! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moran Elishav!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Elishav gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Shiina successfully pulls guard.

Shiina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shiina wants to control but Elishav passes easily into half guard.

Shiina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elishav pulls his head out easily.
Elishav is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Shiina looking for submissions off his back.

Shiina actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shiina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shiina looking for a kimura from the bottom but Elishav passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shiina (0) vs (3) Elishav

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Shiina (0) vs (5) Elishav
Shiina wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shiina (0) vs (8) Elishav
Elishav is hanging on to Shiina's back as he tries to escape.
Shiina is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Elishav.
Elishav not allowing Shiina to control his hands.
Elishav slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Elishav looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Shiina right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina is working hard here to advance position.
Elishav has good solid back control here.
Shiina manages to reverse the position and now he's in Elishav's guard. Nice work there by Shiina.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shiina (2) vs (8) Elishav
Shiina content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina trying to control but Elishav is working from the bottom.

Shiina drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elishav dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shiina (2) vs (10) Elishav
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Elishav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elishav has managed to get both his arms back between Shiina's legs - danger averted.
Elishav postures up.
Elishav stays in close to Shiina's body and controls the position.

Elishav avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elishav wants to pass the guard but Shiina is keeping the position.
Shiina wants to sweep here but Elishav controlling him for the moment.

Shiina working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Elishav has passed into half guard!

Elishav is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Shiina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shiina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elishav trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Shiina working for submissions but it's allowed Elishav to get to half guard.
Shiina works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elishav passes Shiina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shiina tries to roll over but Elishav keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Shiina has his feet on Elishav's thighs here. He's pushed Elishav off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Elishav screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Shiina!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018

#R1#
Cross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cross lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shiina enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shiina manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cross sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Shiina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cross defends well.
Cross not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Cross avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shiina on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Shiina throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cross uses it to pass to side control.
Shiina tries to bench press Cross off him but Cross keeps the position.
Shiina is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cross off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Cross is trying to defend against the choke here but Shiina has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Shiina Tightens the hold and Cross taps out furiously! Shiina displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Shiina!

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