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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pontimonious Symphony (ranked 5848 p4p, 24985 weight class) and Misao Shimada (ranked 367 p4p, 389 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pontimonious Symphony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Misao Shimada!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symphony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Symphony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Symphony has closed the distance and engaged Shimada in a clinch.
Symphony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Symphony moves into the clinch.
Symphony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimada avoids it.
Symphony breaks the clinch.
Symphony drives through and clinches with Shimada against the cage.
Shimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimada letting Symphony take a breather here.
Symphony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symphony lands a head shot.
Shimada checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada looks to score with a jab to the body but Symphony is just out of range.
Symphony looks for a takedown but Shimada sprawls well.
Symphony with a poor takedown
and Shimada counters with a stiff right hand.
Symphony takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Symphony tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
Symphony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimada as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symphony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Symphony ducks right into an uppercut from Shimada.
Shimada lands with a hook. Symphony tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Symphony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Symphony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimada avoids it really well and circles away.
Symphony lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Symphony sprawls well initially but Shimada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shimada throws a strike but Symphony avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shimada is stalling in the full guard.
Shimada throws an elbow that misses. Symphony uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shimada's guard. Nice move by Symphony!
Shimada looking to control.
Symphony postures up in Shimada's guard and throws a big left but Shimada blocks it.
Shimada looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimada, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symphony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shimada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Symphony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shimada tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symphony stands and steps away. Shimada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shimada misses with an uppercut
and Symphony counters with a series of strikes. Shimada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Symphony walks into a jab.
Symphony takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from Symphony misses
letting Shimada counter with a right hand.
Symphony tries to clinch but Shimada is having none of it.
Symphony moves out of range as Shimada strikes.
Symphony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shimada's waist but Shimada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Symphony off to one side.
Symphony is breathing heavily.
Symphony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimada.
Good shot there by Shimada.
Shimada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Symphony is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shimada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shimada is fending him off so far but Symphony persists. Nope, Shimada circles away and we're back to standing.
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Symphony's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shimada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimada throws a body shot but no joy.
Symphony swings for the body but Shimada moves out of range.
Symphony wants to clinch up but Shimada keeps it at a distance.
Symphony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shimada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Symphony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shimada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symphony circles away quickly and effectively.
Symphony misses with a wild body shot.
Shimada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Symphony throws out a leg kick but Shimada moves out of range and Symphony only half commits.
Shimada missing with a left hand there. Symphony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Misao Shimada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shimada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Symphony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Symphony clinches up with Shimada and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Symphony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Symphony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Symphony has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shimada finds it's way round the side to connect with Symphony's head.
Shimada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symphony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Symphony doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimada circles away.
Pontimonious Symphony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symphony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Symphony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimada has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada throws a jab when Symphony was well out of range.
Shimada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Symphony swinging wildly here.
Symphony tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
Shimada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Shimada misses.
Jab, jab by Shimada - just one landing.
Symphony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada throws a jab when Symphony was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Symphony changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shimada tries to avoid it but Symphony manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shimada to the ground. Shimada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Symphony takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symphony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimada.
Symphony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimada as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symphony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shimada defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Shimada catches Symphony right on the button with a cross.
Symphony slips under a jab from Shimada.
Symphony throws a big counter combination but Shimada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimada throws a good cross that connects.
Shimada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Symphony tries to clinch but Shimada is having none of it.
Misao Shimada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada connects with a single shot there.
Shimada throws a hook but Symphony avoids it easily.
Shimada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Symphony counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimada lands with a straight right. Symphony didn't see that one coming.
Symphony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Shimada scores with a nice head shot.
Shimada connects with a single shot there.
Shimada looks to throw the jab but Symphony is out of range.
Shimada misses with a left hand
and Symphony counters with a three punch combo that has Shimada backing up. Shimada nods at Symphony to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Misao Shimada has been cut.
Symphony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Shimada misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Symphony or perhaps it was just good defense by Shimada, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimada punishes Symphony's body with a nice straight punch.
Symphony drops his hands momentarily and Shimada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shimada lands the left hand.
Symphony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Symphony slips a jab from Shimada.
Symphony lands with a nice combination. Shimada backs away looking to recover.
Symphony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimada.
Shimada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pontimonious Symphony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symphony wants to clinch up but Shimada keeps it at a distance.
Symphony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misao Shimada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Misao Shimada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shimada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Symphony gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shimada counters with a straight right hand.
Symphony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shimada swats away the attempt to clinch by Symphony.
Shimada lands a jab to the nose.
Shimada misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shimada there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada misses the shot to the body.
Symphony is looking for a counter combo.
Shimada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Symphony is rocked!
It looks like Pontimonious Symphony has been cut.
Symphony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimada.
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada scores with a jab.
Oh Symphony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Symphony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Symphony seems to have got his legs back now.
Symphony fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shimada to the ground. Symphony is now in Shimada's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimada striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Symphony preventing the sweep.
Symphony controlling from the top position.
Symphony with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada working a defensive guard here.
Shimada punching from the bottom.
Symphony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shimada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Symphony shoots in looking for a takedown. Shimada tries to sprawl out of it but Symphony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shimada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Shimada misses.
Shimada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Symphony did well to prevent Shimada getting side control.
Symphony has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shimada is on him like a limpet, forcing Symphony back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Symphony prevents it.
Symphony gets underhooks to prevent Shimada's takedown attempt.
Shimada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shimada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Symphony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimada throws a hook to the side of Symphony's head but Symphony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shimada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Symphony fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimada.
Symphony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimada lands a right hook to the body.
Pontimonious Symphony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimada misses with an uppercut.
Shimada connects with a nice looking jab.
Symphony tries a low kick but Shimada avoids it.
Symphony is looking to land body kicks.
Symphony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shimada pinned against the cage. Shimada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimada throws a hook but Symphony blocks it.
Symphony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misao Shimada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimada lands a jab to the nose.
Shimada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misao Shimada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shimada 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misao Shimada!
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