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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanbei Shimada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izanagami Kami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimada comes into the arena with Party and Bullshit blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
16 - 17 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanbei Shimada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izanagami Kami!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimada lands a head shot.
Kami moves in looking to clinch but Shimada pushes him off.
Kami shoots and misses
and Shimada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kami fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kami takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kami tries to clinch but Shimada moves out of range.
Kami shoots for a double leg takedown but Shimada sprawls well. He's pushed Kami's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kami with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shimada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kanbei Shimada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izanagami Kami.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kami is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kami looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Shimada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kami won't allow Shimada to pass to mount.
Kami is not content to let Shimada control the position.
Kami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kami gets back to full guard.
Kami working for a triangle but Shimada defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shimada working some strikes from top position.
Shimada postures up and lands a big shot to Kami's brow.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada lands a couple of digs.
Shimada is looking to work some ground and pound but Kami has wrist control.
Shimada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shimada is aware though and is defending well.
Shimada postures up in Kami's guard and throws a big left but Kami blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kami preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shimada lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada drops back looking for a leg! Kami is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kami manages to kick Shimada off! Shimada jumps back into Kami's guard.
Kami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.
Kami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shimada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kami's head.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Kami keeps moving.
Kami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada distracts Kami with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shimada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shimada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.
Kami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kami has his foot on Shimada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shimada works his way back into a safe position though.
Shimada content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimada trying to control but Kami is working from the bottom.
Kami has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shimada trying to control but Kami is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kami is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
Shimada passes into half guard.
Kami wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shimada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kami sees it coming and defends easily.
Shimada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Shimada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kami is defending against the submission attempts here by Shimada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kami gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanbei Shimada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shimada.
Shimada stuffs the takedown attempt from Kami. Kami gets slowly back to his feet.
Shimada takes a swing at Kami's ribcage but misses.
Shimada darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kami works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shimada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kami's head.
Kami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kami keeping full guard, as Shimada tries to pass.
Kami is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
Shimada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada is in close to Kami's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shimada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shimada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shimada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shimada cracks Kami with a solid left hand.
Kami looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shimada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kami is looking for a triangle but Shimada pushes his legs off easily.
Kami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kanbei Shimada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shimada scoring with some ground and pound.
Shimada throwing strikes but missing.
Kami looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shimada has picked Kami up and slammed him! Kami can't keep hold of the triangle and Shimada manages to pass to side control!
Kami is breathing heavily.
Kami takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kami to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kami is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shimada off and has taken his back!
Shimada wants to escape the position.
Shimada wants to control his opponent's hands but Kami gets his hands free.
Shimada is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kami looking for the choke from the back.
Kami working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shimada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kami's arms.
Shimada just trying to survive but Kami is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kami tightening his grip on Shimada, looking for the choke.
Shimada showing good submission defense here.
Shimada manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kami's guard. Nice work there by Shimada.
Kami looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shimada passes into side control.
Shimada is working Kami over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kami is looking to reverse the position.
Shimada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kami, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kami tries to improve position but can't.
Shimada lands a few punches from side control.
Shimada working the head and body with strikes.
Kami is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Shimada lands a nice forearm strike.
Kami is not content to let Shimada control the position.
Shimada scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kami manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kami is working for a submission of some sort.
Kami frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kami with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanbei Shimada dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kami misses with a takedown attempt - Shimada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shimada jabs Kami to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shimada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kami moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kami misses with a takedown attempt
and Shimada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kami fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimada, pushing him back against the cage.
Shimada jumps guard.
Kami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shimada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shimada putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shimada with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kami is rocked!
Shimada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kami is looking to escape.
Kami is still in real trouble! Can Shimada finish him?
A nice elbow there by Shimada.
Kami's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shimada looking to control but Kami is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kami sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kami seems to have recovered his senses.
Kami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kami taking some punishment here, with Shimada in his half guard.
Shimada is working for a kimura but Kami is defending it quite comfortably.
Shimada is working for a kimura but Kami is defending it quite comfortably.
Kami looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kami is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shimada jumps into side control!
Shimada landing strikes.
Kami gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shimada scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kami is looking for a sweep. Shimada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shimada working over Kami with some ground and pound. Kami looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shimada is looking for a kimura here.
Kami looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimada working over Kami with some ground and pound. Kami looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kami is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shimada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shimada not doing much here.
Kami is trying to get back to full guard.
Kami taking some punishment here, with Shimada in his half guard.
Shimada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kami defends it well.
Shimada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kami regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kami keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully.
Shimada throwing strikes but missing.
Kami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shimada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shimada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.
Kami has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shimada is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kami.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shimada is trying to get an arm triangle but Kami is defending well.
Izanagami Kami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kami keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanbei Shimada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shimada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Kanbei Shimada!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kanbei Shimada!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Kanbei Shimada!
Kanbei Shimada wins by unanimous decision!
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