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Theatre of Dragons IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernandinho BeatBox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xervian Naciamento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandinho BeatBox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xervian Naciamento's chin.
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168 lbs
5 - 9 - 1 |
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175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernandinho BeatBox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xervian Naciamento!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BeatBox defending well as Naciamento loads up on a big left hand.
Naciamento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BeatBox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naciamento.
BeatBox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naciamento.
Naciamento shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Naciamento showed some decent athleticism there.
Naciamento is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BeatBox tries to kick Naciamento off but Naciamento keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Naciamento is looking for a kimura here.
BeatBox is looking to improve his position.
BeatBox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naciamento on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento wants to work for an arm triangle but BeatBox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Naciamento is trying to control. BeatBox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BeatBox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naciamento wants to lay and pray for a moment but BeatBox keeps working.
BeatBox wants to get back to full guard.
Naciamento prevents BeatBox from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naciamento is working for a kimura but BeatBox is defending it quite comfortably.
Naciamento is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. BeatBox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Naciamento.
BeatBox wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BeatBox tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Naciamento has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
BeatBox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if BeatBox tries to get out of the position.
Naciamento working for a submission but BeatBox is keeping him at bay.
BeatBox is breathing heavily.
Naciamento is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BeatBox has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BeatBox holds on to Naciamento as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xervian Naciamento dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Naciamento bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Naciamento controlling from side mount.
Naciamento tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
BeatBox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Naciamento wants to lay and pray for a moment but BeatBox keeps working.
Naciamento in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... BeatBox is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xervian Naciamento!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between pontet cyril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Last (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, pontet cyril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, First Last!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cyril throws a sloppy head kick and Last moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Last.
Last misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
cyril shoots in for a takedown but Last shows good takedown defense.
Last moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
cyril fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Last avoids it really well and circles away.
cyril tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Last is able to avoid easily.
A left lands for Last.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
cyril tries a head kick but it misses.
cyril throws a sloppy head kick and Last moves out of range easily.
cyril misses with a hook. Last ducked under it nicely.
cyril is looking to clinch but Last is avoiding it.
cyril is trying hard to land a takedown here. Last sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for pontet cyril. That's going to take a lot out of him.
cyril pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Last drops cyril with a beautiful combination! cyril stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Last is looking for the KO!
cyril is rocked!
It looks like pontet cyril has been cut.
cyril is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Last measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes cyril! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). First Last!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus comes to the cage accompanied by He's a Pirate - Pirates of the Caribbean theme. Tom Cirus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Costa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cirus lands a glancing blow to the side of Costa's head.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirus.
Costa tries to bum rush Cirus with a series of wild strikes but Cirus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Cirus moves away and avoids it.
Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Cirus sprawls well. He's pushed Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Cirus circles away.
Cirus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Cirus catches Costa right on the button with a cross.
Cirus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa throws a series of punches but Cirus avoids them all with ease.
Costa darts in and clinches Cirus up against the cage.
Cirus jumps guard but Costa stands there with Cirus around his waist. Cirus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Cirus keeps him there for the moment.
Cirus jumps guard and drags Costa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cirus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Costa has managed to get both his arms back between Cirus's legs - danger averted.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cirus is keeping the position for now.
Costa with a nice head shot there.
Costa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cirus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cirus working for a triangle but Costa defends it easily.
Costa wants to control from the top but Cirus keeps moving.
Cirus has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Costa thows a big elbow that misses.
Costa tries to stand but Cirus is controlling from the bottom.
Costa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cirus working for a triangle but Costa defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa postures up in Cirus's guard and throws a big left but Cirus blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Costa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cirus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costa with a nice head shot there.
Costa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cirus keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Cirus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cirus slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costa misses with a shot to the body
and Cirus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Costa darts in trying to clinch
and Cirus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa tries to clinch but Cirus moves away
and Cirus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costa won't be happy with that.
Cirus tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
Cirus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cirus tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cirus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Costa, who protects the arm well.
Cirus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Costa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Costa is trying to buck Cirus off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cirus tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
I wouldn't like to be where Costa is right now.
Cirus is working to tighten is grip on Costa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Costa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cirus is really squeezing tight and eventually Costa passes out! Cirus breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Cirus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Valley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valley has chosen Sky is the limit as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Paul Valley!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valley as he jumps to the side.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Valley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sobral actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobral is looking for a sweep. Valley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valley passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valley trying to control the position but Sobral is working away.
Sobral taking a bit of punishment here - Valley scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Sobral's face as Valley controls the position.
Valley lands a strong strike to the head of Sobral. That's dazed him! Valley looking to finish here. Sobral is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Valley lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Valley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Euclides Cunhha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caston Schultes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunhha comes to the cage accompanied by Raimundus - Eu quero ver o oco. Caston Schultes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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204 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Euclides Cunhha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caston Schultes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schultes enables Cunhha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schultes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunhha tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultes is retaining full guard.
Cunhha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schultes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cunhha is working for a submission of some sort.
Cunhha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cunhha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunhha is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunhha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schultes sees it coming and defends easily.
Schultes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunhha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunhha wants to pass to mount but Schultes is defending the position.
Schultes gets full guard.
Cunhha wants to control from the top but Schultes keeps moving.
Cunhha controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cunhha postures up in Schultes's guard and throws a big left but Schultes blocks it.
Cunhha pushing down on Schultes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schultes looks gassed!
Cunhha has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cunhha working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Schultes turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Cunhha off and cradles Schultes's limp body as Cunhha celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Euclides Cunhha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trent Hondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Hossenfeffer has chosen Tik Tok as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Hondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hossenfeffer dives in and grabs Hondo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hondo pushes down on Von Hossenfeffer's head and hops out.
Von Hossenfeffer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hondo sprawls well. Hondo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Hossenfeffer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hondo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hondo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Hossenfeffer.
Trent Hondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hondo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Hossenfeffer somewhat.
Von Hossenfeffer shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hossenfeffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Von Hossenfeffer moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Hossenfeffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Hossenfeffer is just out of range.
Trent Hondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer shoots in for a takedown but Hondo shows good takedown defense.
Hondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Hossenfeffer moves away.
Hondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hondo swivels and escapes.
Hondo stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Hossenfeffer. Von Hossenfeffer gets slowly back to his feet.
Hondo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer has been cut.
Hondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Hossenfeffer in his tracks.
Hondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Hossenfeffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hondo.
No luck for Von Hossenfeffer with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hondo throws a lazy head kick
and Von Hossenfeffer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hondo throws a looping overhand right but Von Hossenfeffer ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Hossenfeffer is defended easily by Hondo.
Trent Hondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Hossenfeffer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hondo defends it nicely.
Hondo throws out a loose jab but Von Hossenfeffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hondo missing with a left hand there. Von Hossenfeffer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hondo misses with a leg kick
and Von Hossenfeffer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Hossenfeffer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Hondo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Von Hossenfeffer shoots for a takedown but Hondo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hondo takes a swing at Von Hossenfeffer's ribcage but misses.
Hondo thows a body shot but no joy.
Von Hossenfeffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hondo.
Hondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Hossenfeffer.
Von Hossenfeffer drops his hands momentarily and Hondo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Hondo.
Hondo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Hossenfeffer misses with a takedown attempt - Hondo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hondo misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hondo misses with an uppercut. Von Hossenfeffer saw that one coming.
Von Hossenfeffer defending well as Hondo loads up on a big left hand.
Von Hossenfeffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trent Hondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer.
Hondo misses with a hook.
A head kick by Hondo misses
and Von Hossenfeffer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Von Hossenfeffer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hondo.
Hondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hondo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Hossenfeffer ducks under a wild hook from Hondo.
Hondo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Hossenfeffer blocks a jab.
Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hondo. Von Hossenfeffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Hossenfeffer defending well as Hondo loads up on a big left hand.
Von Hossenfeffer shoots for a takedown but Hondo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Hossenfeffer closes the distance and clinches up with Hondo, looking for a takedown. Von Hossenfeffer pushes Hondo against the cage but Hondo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hondo misses with the body kick
and Von Hossenfeffer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hondo's guard now.
Hondo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Von Hossenfeffer manages to pass to side control.
Von Hossenfeffer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer's cut.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Hondo as Von Hossenfeffer shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hondo. Von Hossenfeffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hondo misses the body punch
and Von Hossenfeffer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hondo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hondo tries to get out of the position.
Hondo is looking to stand up but Von Hossenfeffer isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Hossenfeffer stays in close to Hondo's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hondo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Hossenfeffer is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Von Hossenfeffer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hondo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hondo misses with a body shot.
Hondo jabs at Von Hossenfeffer's body.
Hondo looks to land a left hand but Von Hossenfeffer moved out of range nicely.
Hondo looks to land a right hand but Von Hossenfeffer moved out of range.
Von Hossenfeffer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hondo.
Von Hossenfeffer slips a jab from Hondo.
Von Hossenfeffer shoots in for a double leg but Hondo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Hossenfeffer shoots in and drives through. Hondo sprawls well.
Von Hossenfeffer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hondo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trent Hondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer.
Von Hossenfeffer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hondo lands a jab.
Hondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Hossenfeffer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Hossenfeffer moves away.
Hondo misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Hossenfeffer.
Von Hossenfeffer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hondo misses with a body shot
and Von Hossenfeffer counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Hossenfeffer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Hossenfeffer is defended easily by Hondo.
Von Hossenfeffer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hondo misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hondo.
Hondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trent Hondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Hossenfeffer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Hondo as Von Hossenfeffer shoots in.
Hondo throws a series of punches but Von Hossenfeffer moves out of range.
Hondo misses with a shot to the body
and Von Hossenfeffer counters with a thumping low kick.
Von Hossenfeffer shoots for a double leg takedown but Hondo sprawls well. He's pushed Von Hossenfeffer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Von Hossenfeffer moves away from the strike by Hondo.
Jab from Hondo.
Von Hossenfeffer lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Hondo had his way with Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer in that round.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer's cut.
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!
Hondo leaves Von Hossenfeffer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Hossenfeffer closes the distance and clinches up with Hondo, looking for a takedown. Von Hossenfeffer pushes Hondo against the cage but Hondo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hondo connects with a crisp jab.
Von Hossenfeffer defending well as Hondo loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Von Hossenfeffer with that takedown attempt.
Trent Hondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer.
Hondo punishes Von Hossenfeffer's body with a nice straight punch.
Hondo throws a body punch but Von Hossenfeffer moves out of range.
Hondo misses with a looping left.
Von Hossenfeffer fails with the takedown.
Hondo jabs Von Hossenfeffer right on the nose. Von Hossenfeffer blinks but takes it well.
Von Hossenfeffer is rocked!
Von Hossenfeffer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hondo. Von Hossenfeffer falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hondo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trent Hondo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Duckkyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heidan Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duckkyson comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Heidan Warren has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rory Duckkyson's chin.
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214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rory Duckkyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heidan Warren!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duckkyson tries to clinch up.
Warren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Warren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duckkyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duckkyson wants to get back to full guard.
Warren 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.
Duckkyson trying to hold on to Warren's head to control him but Warren postures up.
Duckkyson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Warren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duckkyson is looking to control Warren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duckkyson avoid being mounted?
Warren is trying to work for a kimura but Duckkyson is defending well.
Duckkyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warren on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren 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.
Duckkyson is looking to control Warren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duckkyson avoid being mounted?
Duckkyson is looking for a sweep. Warren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warren is thwarting Duckkyson's attempts to control the position.
Duckkyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duckkyson trying to control from the bottom.
Warren stops Duckkyson from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warren lands a nice short elbow.
Warren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Duckkyson!
Duckkyson tries to hold on but Warren postures up.
Warren landing punches.
Duckkyson is squirming around, avoiding Warren's attempts to control the action.
Duckkyson prevents Warren from taking his back.
Warren looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heidan Warren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Duckkyson.
Duckkyson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Warren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Warren decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Duckkyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Duckkyson's guard now.
Warren is looking to work some ground and pound but Duckkyson has wrist control.
Warren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Warren advances position into side control!
Warren controls the position from side control.
Warren has an Americana. Duckkyson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Warren is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Warren hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Heidan Warren!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Ziribastow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziribastow comes into the arena with DEAD STARS blaring out of the sound system. Shawn Ziribastow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Ziribastow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josef Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Manuel fails with the takedown.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ziribastow tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ziribastow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up with Ziribastow, looking for a takedown. Manuel pushes Ziribastow against the cage but Ziribastow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziribastow sprawls well. Ziribastow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ziribastow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ziribastow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ziribastow!
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Ziribastow. No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziribastow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ziribastow as Manuel shoots in.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Ziribastow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manuel looks gassed!
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Ziribastow as Manuel shoots in.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow is looking to wear down Manuel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manuel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ziribastow pinned against the cage. Ziribastow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ziribastow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow throws a one two combo.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ziribastow connects with a looping right hand.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Ziribastow. Beautiful body shot.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow cracks Manuel with an open hand slap.
Josef Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziribastow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ziribastow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuel backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Ziribastow finds it's target.
Manuel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ziribastow is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Manuel.
A jab from Ziribastow finds it's way through Manuel's defenses.
Manuel shoots in and drives through. Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziribastow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow is working the combinations to good effect here.
Manuel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ziribastow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziribastow scores with a jab. Manuel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ziribastow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Manuel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Ziribastow. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziribastow lands a two punch combo.
Ziribastow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziribastow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziribastow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manuel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziribastow to score with a decent uppercut.
Ziribastow scores with a hook to the body. Manuel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manuel on the side of the head.
Manuel shoots in and drives through. Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ziribastow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow lands a jab-cross combination.
Ziribastow works Manuel's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Ziribastow dominated that 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.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Ziribastow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziribastow stuffs the takedown attempt from Manuel. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziribastow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuel at a distance.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ziribastow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Ziribastow stalks Manuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manuel's face. Manuel staggers backwards, shaken.
Ziribastow throws a one two combo.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Manuel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ziribastow has got the better of the exchanges.
Ziribastow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuel backs up against the cage.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands with a good body shot.
Ziribastow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuel momentarily.
Ziribastow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manuel can do to turn this around?
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Manuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ziribastow throws a series of strikes that have Manuel backpedaling.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziribastow lands with a shot to the body.
Shawn Ziribastow is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuel backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Ziribastow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manuel fails with the takedown.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziribastow lands with a good body shot.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziribastow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ziribastow lands a jab to the nose.
Manuel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow scores with a hook to the body. Manuel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manuel fails with the takedown.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manuel looks for a takedown but Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziribastow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow lands with a good body shot.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ziribastow looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuel shoots for a double leg takedown but Ziribastow sprawls well. He's pushed Manuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ziribastow.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ziribastow. That snapped Manuel's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziribastow tests Manuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Ziribastow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziribastow looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ziribastow. No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ziribastow does it's job there.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ziribastow lands with a shot to the body.
Manuel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ziribastow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manuel somewhat.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ziribastow cracks Manuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel shoots in and drives through. Ziribastow sprawls well.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ziribastow duly obliges.
Ziribastow connects with a right hand. Manuel shakes it off.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ziribastow duly obliges.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Manuel shoots in and drives through. Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
A nice combination there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Manuel takes one to the side of the head.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ziribastow duly obliges.
Manuel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manuel looks for a takedown but Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ziribastow tests Manuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manuel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziribastow.
Manuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziribastow's waist but Ziribastow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manuel off to one side.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Ziribastow 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.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel has a takedown stuffed.
Ziribastow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow dips to his left and cracks Manuel with an uppercut!
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ziribastow works Manuel's body with a nice hook.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Ziribastow clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ziribastow scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ziribastow swivels and escapes.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Ziribastow shows good takedown defense.
Ziribastow scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Manuel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow dips to his left and cracks Manuel with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuel backs up against the cage.
Ziribastow lands a jab-cross combination.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziribastow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziribastow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manuel is defended easily by Ziribastow.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziribastow works Manuel's body with a nice hook.
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziribastow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow throws a one two combo.
Ziribastow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziribastow slaps away a takedown attempt from Manuel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow cracks Manuel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manuel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Ziribastow lands with a nice combination. Manuel backs away looking to recover.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Ziribastow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ziribastow works Manuel's body with a nice hook.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Manuel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziribastow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziribastow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuel at a distance.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manuel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziribastow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Ziribastow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Ziribastow had his way with Josef Manuel in 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. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow jabs Manuel right on the nose. Manuel blinks but takes it well.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ziribastow duly obliges.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuel fails to land the takedown.
Manuel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziribastow defends it nicely.
Ziribastow lands with a shot to the body.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manuel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ziribastow throws a series of strikes that have Manuel backpedaling.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow stuffs the takedown attempt from Manuel. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Ziribastow lands with a nice combination. Manuel backs away looking to recover.
Ziribastow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ziribastow lands a two punch combo.
Ziribastow scores with a hook to the body. Manuel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Manuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Ziribastow as he connects with a hook.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziribastow lands a head shot.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a three punch combo!
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ziribastow digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Manuel shoots in but Ziribastow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Josef Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ziribastow scores with a nice strike.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow stalks Manuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manuel's face. Manuel staggers backwards, shaken.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Ziribastow. Beautiful body shot.
Ziribastow lands with an uppercut that bounces Manuel off the cage and back into rage.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ziribastow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuel at a distance.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manuel takes one to the chin there.
Ziribastow cracks Manuel with a good jab.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Ziribastow lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziribastow as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziribastow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shawn Ziribastow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a three punch combo!
Ziribastow lands a jab.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Ziribastow finds it's way through Manuel's defenses.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Ziribastow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziribastow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:40
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:40
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Ziribastow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Reyes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duarte Howard!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard is looking to clinch.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Reyes slaps away a takedown attempt from Howard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howard misses the shot to the body.
Reyes lands a really nice looking cross but Howard seems unphased.
Howard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reyes at a distance.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard.
Howard throws a combination that misses
and Reyes counters with a three punch combo that has Howard backing up. Howard nods at Reyes to acknowledge the strikes.
Howard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Duarte Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard looks to clinch
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Howard wants to clinch but Reyes slips to the side
and Reyes counters with a series of strikes. Howard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Reyes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Howard misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard looks to clinch
and Reyes counters with a left and a right that stings Howard.
Howard with a poor takedown
and Reyes counters with a three punch combo that has Howard backing up. Howard nods at Reyes to acknowledge the strikes.
Howard looks gassed!
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reyes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reyes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reyes.
Howard loads up on a big right hand but Reyes slips the punch.
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Reyes clobbers Howard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Howard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christopher Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duarte Howard.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Howard shoots in and drives through. Reyes sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes cracks Howard with a good jab.
Reyes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes lands a left and a right that send Howard crashing to the mat, dazed. Reyes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Howard is rocked!
It looks like Duarte Howard has been cut.
Howard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reyes.
Howard is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Howard seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Howard has his takedown stuffed
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reyes scores with a jab.
Howard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Reyes cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
Reyes throws a good cross that connects.
Howard wants to clinch but Reyes slips to the side
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howard misses with a hook to the body
and Reyes counters with a series of strikes. Howard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reyes lands with a good body shot.
Howard misses with a jab to the body
and Reyes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reyes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reyes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Reyes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Howard is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reyes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Howard.
Reyes works Howard's body with a nice hook.
Reyes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reyes lands with a big left! Howard is wobbled badly! Reyes comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Howard to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christopher Reyes!
Christopher Reyes retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daigon kins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kins comes to the cage accompanied by N.O.S. Thiago has chosen Battle Ready - Otep as his entrance music. Daigon kins had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daigon kins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
kins throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Thiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
kins moves out of range of the leg kick from Thiago.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as kins throws out the jab.
Thiago blocks a jab.
kins scores with a hook.
Thiago looks to land a right hand but kins moved out of range.
Thiago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
kins throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it.
kins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thiago thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from kins.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but kins ducks down to avoid it.
kins throws a sloppy head kick and Thiago moves out of range easily.
Thiago is looking to clinch but kins is avoiding it.
kins staying out of range there.
A big right from kins misses.
A big left from kins misses.
kins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kins manages to avoid it.
kins swats away the attempt to clinch by Thiago.
kins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kins misses with a few strikes there.
kins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thiago to score with a decent uppercut.
kins misses with a head kick.
Thiago avoids the head kick by kins.
kins sizes up Thiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
kins tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Thiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
kins scores with a nice head shot.
kins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by kins.
kins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thiago has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for kins.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thiago. That's going to slow kins down.
kins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daigon kins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Thiago lands.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
kins digs a good hook to Thiago's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for kins.
kins avoids the head kick by Thiago.
Thiago blocks a head kick by kins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kins circles away from the clinch attempt.
kins thows a left - swing and a miss!
kins swinging wildly here.
Thiago tries to clinch there but kins circles away.
Thiago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
kins moves out of range of the leg kick from Thiago.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses kins's sensitive parts.
Thiago cracks kins with a good jab.
Thiago throws a leg kick but kins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
kins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
kins is looking to land body kicks.
kins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thiago moves out of range of the strikes.
kins works Thiago's body with a nice hook.
kins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling kins to score with a decent uppercut.
Thiago slips a jab and a cross from kins.
Thiago throws a jab when kins was well out of range.
Thiago connects with a right hand. kins shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kins digs a good body shot into Thiago's ribs.
The fighters circling - kins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
kins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thiago to score with a decent uppercut.
Thiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by kins.
A cross from kins lands.
kins throws a jab but it's blocked by Thiago.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from kins.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from kins.
kins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
kins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Thiago throws a leg kick but kins checks it.
kins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thiago misses with a hook. kins ducked under it nicely.
kins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
kins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by kins.
Thiago throws a series of punches but kins moves out of range.
kins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
kins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
kins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thiago momentarily.
kins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
kins walks into a jab.
Thiago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
kins slips under a jab.
Thiago takes one on the button.
Thiago checks a leg kick nicely.
kins cracks Thiago with a good jab.
kins blocks a head kick by Thiago.
kins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
kins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
kins throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from kins misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
kins throws a jab but it's blocked by Thiago.
kins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thiago staying out of range there.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from kins.
kins looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
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 Daigon kins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A leg kick checked by kins.
kins thows a left - swing and a miss!
kins moves out of range as Thiago strikes.
Thiago tries to clinch there but kins circles away.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
kins circles away from the clinch attempt.
kins throws out a loose jab but Thiago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago slips a straight right by kins.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but kins checks it.
Thiago cracks kins with a good jab.
Thiago moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thiago tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thiago walks into a jab.
kins stuns Thiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
kins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
kins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thiago connects with a crisp jab.
Thiago lands a jab to the nose.
kins avoids the body shot from Thiago.
kins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago takes a swing at kins's ribcage but misses.
kins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
kins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thiago throws a head kick but kins moves out of range.
Thiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thiago looks to land a combination. kins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thiago closes the distance and pushes kins back into the cage.
Thiago missing with knees to the body.
kins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
kins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
kins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Thiago does it's job there.
Daigon kins is winning the standup battle so far.
kins throws a sloppy body shot
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
kins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
kins scores with a jab to the head.
kins tests Thiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thiago avoids the head kick by kins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kins misses with a double jab
and Thiago counters with a thumping low kick.
Thiago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thiago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
kins looks to score with a jab to the body but Thiago is just out of range.
kins digs a good hook to Thiago's body.
Thiago tries to clinch but kins is having none of it.
kins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thiago.
A shot to the liver by kins. Beautiful body shot.
Thiago feints and then cracks kins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow kins down.
kins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thiago.
kins catches Thiago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thiago looks to land a left hand but kins moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from kins misses the target.
Thiago finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but kins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from kins misses its intended target.
kins throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from kins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from kins misses.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from kins misses.
kins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
kins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thiago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thiago throws a hook but kins avoids it easily.
kins lands with a nice body punch.
Thiago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thiago has kins up against the cage in a clinch.
Thiago throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thiago looking to stall.
kins misses with an elbow strike.
Thiago is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. kins is defending well for now.
Thiago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thiago wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from kins as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago trying to land knees to the body.
kins stalling the fight.
kins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
kins throws a hook but Thiago avoids it easily.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from kins.
Thiago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
kins misses with a straight left.
kins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thiago. That did some damage!
kins slips under a jab from Thiago.
A slow jab from kins misses its intended target.
kins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
kins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiago.
kins misses the jab.
kins dodges the punch combination from Thiago.
kins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
kins connects with a crisp jab.
Thiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
kins misses with a combination
and Thiago counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago 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.
Thiago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thiago there as he acknowledges the shot.
kins misses with the combination.
Thiago misses with a wild combination.
Thiago cracks the inside of kins's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago 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 kins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from kins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
kins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good work by kins as he checks the leg kick.
kins throws a shot from downtown. Thiago moves away and avoids it.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
kins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
kins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thiago misses with a straight left.
kins slips a jab from Thiago.
Good work by kins as he checks the leg kick.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from kins.
A swing and a miss from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a hook. kins ducked under it nicely.
A jab from kins does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thiago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
kins moves out of range as Thiago strikes.
Thiago misses with a hook.
A jab from kins misses.
kins misses with a looping right.
kins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiago.
kins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thiago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thiago scores with the left hand. kins knows he should have avoided that one.
kins looks to land a right hand but Thiago moved out of range.
Thiago throws a hook but kins avoids it easily.
Good exchange - kins coming out on top.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from kins.
Thiago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
kins cracks Thiago with an open hand slap.
kins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thiago has time to react.
Thiago tries to clinch but kins moves out of range.
kins connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kins scores with a punch to the head.
Thiago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Thiago misses.
kins tries a head kick but it misses.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but kins slips the punch.
kins scores with a jab. Thiago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by kins.
kins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
kins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thiago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by kins.
Thiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from kins.
kins misses with a straight left.
kins misses with a looping left.
kins throws a sloppy head kick and Thiago moves out of range easily.
kins misses with a head kick.
Thiago tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thiago's waist but Thiago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing kins off to one side.
kins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thiago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
kins throws a series of punches but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago looks to throw the jab but kins is out of range.
kins checks a leg kick nicely.
Thiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thiago throws a leg kick which misses kins's front leg but catches the back leg as kins tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from kins.
kins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thiago slips under a jab from kins.
Thiago drives through and clinches with kins against the cage.
kins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thiago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thiago just misses with a elbow thrown towards kins's brow.
kins trying to stall but Thiago improves his position.
kins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
kins lands a left hand.
kins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thiago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
kins avoids the elbow strike from Thiago, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands an elbow inside.
kins just leaning against Thiago, taking a breather.
kins lands a body shot in the clinch.
kins breaks from the clinch.
kins loads up on a big right hand but Thiago slips the punch.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Thiago - just one landing.
A combination from Thiago does no damage.
kins throws out a leg kick but Thiago moves out of range and kins only half commits.
Thiago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
kins missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thiago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by kins.
Thiago moves into range and clinches up with kins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kins lands a nice uppercut.
Thiago lands an elbow that stopped kins in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Daigon kins has been cut.
Thiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
kins avoids the elbow strike from Thiago, against the cage.
kins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago tries to land knees in the clinch but kins avoids the damage to the body.
Thiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and kins avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Paulo Thiago just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Daigon kins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
kins throws a chopping leg kick but Thiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
kins throws a head kick that Thiago semi-blocks.
kins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
kins looks to land a left hand but Thiago moved out of range nicely.
Thiago rushes kins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from kins fails to land.
Thiago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thiago misses with an elbow over the top.
kins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thiago pushes off an throws an elbow but kins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thiago leaning his opponent against the cage.
kins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thiago is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thiago.
Thiago lands a nice elbow.
kins is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago is stalling here.
Thiago wants to stall.
kins managing to block the knees to the body from Thiago.
Thiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
kins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Thiago misses its intended target.
Thiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed kins momentarily.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses.
kins throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from kins.
Thiago dodges the punch combination from kins.
Thiago takes one to the chin there.
kins checks a leg kick.
Thiago wants to clinch up but kins keeps it at a distance.
Thiago throws a jab but it's blocked by kins.
Thiago takes a swing at kins's ribcage but misses.
kins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is looking to score with low kicks.
Thiago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
kins ducks right into an uppercut from Thiago.
Thiago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
kins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thiago.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from kins.
kins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiago.
Thiago walks into a jab.
kins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thiago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thiago.
kins trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
kins wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
kins is looking to work some ground and pound but Thiago has wrist control.
kins trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
kins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
kins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daigon kins just wasn't active enough.
Thiago moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for kins.
Thiago lands with a straight right. kins didn't see that one coming.
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thiago scores with a punch to the head.
kins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
kins missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
kins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thiago counters with a nice leg kick.
Thiago staying out of range there.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from kins.
kins avoids the head kick by Thiago.
kins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thiago slips under a jab.
kins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daigon kins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daigon kins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
kins throws a nice looking combination but Thiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
kins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thiago takes a kick to the side of the head.
kins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thiago.
Nice jab there from kins.
kins checks a leg kick nicely.
Thiago moves into range and connects with a jab.
kins misses with a low kick as Thiago jumps back.
A slow jab from kins misses its intended target.
Thiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
kins cracks Thiago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thiago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
kins scores with a jab to the body.
kins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
kins scores with a sloppy right hand. Thiago should have avoided that one.
Thiago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
kins tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thiago looks to land a right hand but kins moved out of range.
Thiago throws a head kick but kins moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago slips a jab and a cross from kins.
kins misses with a hook. Thiago ducked under it nicely.
kins misses with a low kick.
kins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
kins checks a low kick from Thiago.
Thiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from kins.
kins tries to land a body kick
and Thiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
kins throws a sloppy head kick and Thiago moves out of range easily.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Thiago tests kins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
kins throws a lazy right hand but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
kins misses with a head kick.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but kins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
kins thumps Thiago with a low kick.
kins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
kins swats away the attempt to clinch by Thiago.
kins tries to move into range but Thiago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
kins misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - kins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thiago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
kins lands a jab to the nose.
kins missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thiago misses with a two punch combination.
Thiago lands with a good body shot.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
kins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thiago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps kins thinking.
kins scores with a nice right hand.
Thiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thiago throws a sloppy head kick and kins moves out of range easily.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but kins is out of range.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
kins throws a looping overhand right but Thiago ducks down to avoid it.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - kins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thiago.
kins loads up on a big right hand but Thiago slips the punch.
kins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from kins.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from kins.
kins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thiago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thiago is looking to chop away at kins's legs.
Thiago tries to clinch up.
Thiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Thiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thiago throws a head kick that kins semi-blocks.
Thiago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
kins misses with a straight right.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago walks into a left hand.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from kins.
kins tests Thiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thiago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by kins.
Thiago misses with a wild combination.
kins misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as kins throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Thiago.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - kins circles away.
kins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - kins circles away.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - kins circles away.
kins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
kins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice shot by kins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!
Paulo Thiago is the new light heavyweight champion!
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