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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brewer (ranked 404 p4p, 580 weight class) and Tomura Shigaraki (ranked 60 p4p, 76 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leroy Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Tomura Shigaraki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brewer walks into a left hand.
Shigaraki works the jab nicely.
Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer connects with a body shot that sends Shigaraki's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Shigaraki.
Brewer missing with a left hand there. Shigaraki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shigaraki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shigaraki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brewer misses with a wild body shot.
Shigaraki throws a leg kick but Brewer moved away.
Jab by Shigaraki.
Brewer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer moves out of range as Shigaraki strikes.
A lazy left from Shigaraki finds it's target.
Shigaraki lands a really nice looking cross but Brewer seems unphased.
Shigaraki misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Brewer.
Shigaraki thuds his right hand into Brewer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigaraki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tomura Shigaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shigaraki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shigaraki.
Brewer fails to land with a series of punches.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Shigaraki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shigaraki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shigaraki cracks Brewer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shigaraki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brewer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brewer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shigaraki misses with a low kick.
Shigaraki throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
Brewer looks to land a left hand but Shigaraki moved out of range nicely.
Brewer jabs Shigaraki right on the nose. Shigaraki blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Shigaraki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brewer tried to counter with a leg kick but Shigaraki avoided it.
Shigaraki loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Shigaraki throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer looks for the body kick but Shigaraki saw that one coming.
Shigaraki misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer ducks right into an uppercut from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki misses with a straight left.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shigaraki! But no joy.
Shigaraki cracks Brewer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brewer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shigaraki has time to react.
Brewer leaves Shigaraki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brewer throws a lazy right hand but Shigaraki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brewer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brewer is looking to chop away at Shigaraki's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
Brewer takes one on the button.
Shigaraki avoids the head kick by Brewer.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Shigaraki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shigaraki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shigaraki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brewer misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki.
A quick step to the side and Brewer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Shigaraki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shigaraki 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.
Shigaraki shoots in looking for a takedown but Brewer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shigaraki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Brewer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shigaraki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shigaraki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brewer's hands.
Brewer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shigaraki.
Brewer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shigaraki lands a head shot.
Shigaraki avoids the body shot from Brewer.
Shigaraki lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewer misses with a hook. Shigaraki ducked under it nicely.
Brewer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer misses with a hook. Shigaraki ducked under it nicely.
Brewer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brewer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shigaraki blocks the body kick.
Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brewer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shigaraki finds it's way round the side to connect with Brewer's head.
Brewer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shigaraki is looking to slow Brewer down with leg kicks.
Brewer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shigaraki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shigaraki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shigaraki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brewer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Brewer throws a push kick but Shigaraki slaps the foot to one side.
Shigaraki swings for the body but Brewer moves out of range.
Shigaraki misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shigaraki ducks right into an uppercut from Brewer.
Shigaraki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brewer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki thuds his right hand into Brewer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brewer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shigaraki.
Brewer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shigaraki. Shigaraki obviously looking to wear him down.
Shigaraki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brewer misses with a straight right.
Shigaraki avoids the head kick by Brewer.
Brewer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shigaraki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brewer. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shigaraki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shigaraki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomura Shigaraki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brewer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shigaraki counters with a right hand to the body.
Brewer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brewer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brewer pushes Shigaraki away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer tries to bum rush Shigaraki with a series of wild strikes but Shigaraki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Shigaraki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shigaraki misses the jab.
Brewer lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer defending well as Shigaraki loads up on a big left hand.
Brewer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shigaraki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shigaraki lands a slapping body shot.
Brewer ducks right into an uppercut from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki misses with a lunging right hand
and Brewer counters with an inside leg kick.
Brewer drops his hands momentarily and Shigaraki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Shigaraki tenderised Brewer's leg. Brewer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shigaraki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shigaraki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shigaraki stalks Brewer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brewer's face. Brewer staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Brewer. No joy for Shigaraki on that attempt.
As Shigaraki backs away, Brewer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shigaraki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shigaraki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brewers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shigaraki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brewer doesn't seem bothered though.
Shigaraki takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses.
Brewer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brewer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Brewer misses the target.
Shigaraki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brewer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shigaraki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer.
Shigaraki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Shigaraki.
Shigaraki punishes Brewer's body with a nice straight punch.
Shigaraki misses with a looping right.
Brewer misses with a hook. Shigaraki ducked under it nicely.
Shigaraki misses with a looping left.
Shigaraki lands a glancing blow to the side of Brewer's head.
A punch lands to the side of Brewer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shigaraki throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brewer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shigaraki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brewer at a distance.
Leroy Brewer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigaraki throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Shigaraki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shigaraki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shigaraki looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Brewer checks a low kick from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brewer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Shigaraki lands.
Donk. Shigaraki catches Brewer right on the button with a cross.
Brewer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brewer misses with a body kick.
Brewer slips under a jab.
Brewer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki jabs Brewer right on the nose. Brewer blinks but takes it well.
Shigaraki blocks a head kick by Brewer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shigaraki throws a sloppy head kick and Brewer moves out of range easily.
Shigaraki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shigaraki slips under a jab from Brewer.
Brewer throws a right hand that misses
and Shigaraki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brewer looks to throw the jab but Shigaraki is out of range.
Shigaraki scores with a decent looking hook.
Shigaraki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shigaraki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shigaraki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brewer.
Shigaraki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brewer scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brewer misses with a wild combination.
Shigaraki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brewer finds it's way round the side to connect with Shigaraki's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomura Shigaraki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shigaraki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brewer under the eye.
Tomura Shigaraki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shigaraki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brewer wants to slow Shigaraki down by chopping away at his legs.
Shigaraki misses with a body shot.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Shigaraki.
Brewer lands a slapping body shot.
Shigaraki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brewer throws out the jab.
Brewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shigaraki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brewer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brewer misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it.
Shigaraki slips under a jab from Brewer.
Shigaraki's corner calls for a 1-2. Shigaraki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brewer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt - Brewer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leroy Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer is looking to land body kicks.
Shigaraki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Shigaraki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brewer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brewer needs to keep his hands up - Shigaraki had a free shot at his head there.
Shigaraki takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses.
Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
Brewer walks into a jab.
A big right from Shigaraki misses.
Brewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shigaraki moves away.
Brewer 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.
Shigaraki misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Shigaraki clobbers Brewer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shigaraki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brewer looks to land a right hand but Shigaraki moved out of range.
Shigaraki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brewer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer slips a jab from Shigaraki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shigaraki. Shigaraki obviously looking to wear him down.
Shigaraki throws a hook but Brewer avoids it easily.
Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shigaraki works the jab nicely.
Brewer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shigaraki scores with a hook to the body. Brewer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brewer throws a body kick that misses.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Shigaraki.
Brewer lands the left hand.
It looks like Tomura Shigaraki has been cut.
Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer.
Brewer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shigaraki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brewer on the side of the head.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Shigaraki is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Brewer misses.
Shigaraki tries for a takedown but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It appears Brewer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shigaraki lands with a hook. Brewer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigaraki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brewer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shigaraki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shigaraki.
Good standup being displayed there by Shigaraki as he connects with a hook.
Brewer connects with a looping right hand.
Shigaraki misses with a left hand
and Brewer counters with a solid body kick.
Shigaraki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shigaraki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shigaraki will feel that in the morning.
Shigaraki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Shigaraki misses its intended target.
Shigaraki cracks a nice hook into Brewer's ribs.
Shigaraki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shigaraki throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shigaraki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brewer. That one must have hurt.
Shigaraki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brewer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer cracks Shigaraki with an open hand slap.
Brewer lands a lovely overhand right.
Shigaraki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brewer.
Shigaraki throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
Shigaraki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer.
Shigaraki throws a low kick, looking for Brewer's leg but Brewer calmly moves out of range.
Shigaraki wants to slow Brewer down by chopping away at his legs.
Shigaraki misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Brewer as he connects with a hook.
Brewer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shigaraki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brewer scores with a push kick.
Shigaraki moves out of range as Brewer throws a body kick.
Shigaraki misses with a takedown attempt - Brewer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leroy Brewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomura Shigaraki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shigaraki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shigaraki blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leroy Brewer.
Well Shigaraki 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomura Shigaraki!
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