IFC 18: Durden vs Shirahama PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Inhosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inhosa has chosen Frank Sinatra - Thats Life as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Oliveira
vs
Inhosa

187 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
203 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Oliveira!
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, Diego Inhosa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhosa fails to land the takedown.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira jabs Inhosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Inhosa shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Inhosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Inhosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliveira stuns Inhosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inhosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inhosa counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Inhosa avoids it well.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inhosa scores with a jab. Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Inhosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhosa throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Inhosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Oliveira tries to sprawl but Inhosa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Inhosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
Inhosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira pushes Inhosa off looking to stand but Inhosa dives back in and keeps control.
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inhosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inhosa is just content to waste time from the top position. Oliveira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Inhosa with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
Inhosa trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Inhosa throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Inhosa stands up from Oliveira's guard - Inhosa perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Inhosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inhosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Inhosa.
Inhosa misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Inhosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Inhosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inhosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inhosa throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Inhosa only half commits.
Oliveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Inhosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira takes a swing at Inhosa's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Inhosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Inhosa also avoids with ease.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Inhosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Inhosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Inhosa looks gassed!
Oliveira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Inhosa.
Rodrigo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inhosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Inhosa's head but Inhosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira thuds his right hand into Inhosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Inhosa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Inhosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inhosa shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Inhosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Inhosa avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Oliveira blocks the low kick.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Inhosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Inhosa scores with the left hand. Oliveira knows he should have avoided that one.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Inhosa on that attempt.
Rodrigo Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Inhosa moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Inhosa.
Inhosa looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Inhosa is breathing heavily.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Inhosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Inhosa moves out of range.
Inhosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inhosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliveira connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Inhosa.
Inhosa shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira tests Inhosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inhosa misses with a few strikes there.
Inhosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oliveira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Inhosa scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Oliveira.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliveira scores with a hook.
Inhosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oliveira throws a one two combo.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhosa.
Inhosa ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhosa walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Oliveira finds it's target.
Inhosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Inhosa avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodrigo Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Inhosa backs up against the cage.
Inhosa throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Inhosa dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Inhosa avoids nicely.
Inhosa misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inhosa needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Oliveira throws a right hand that Inhosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Inhosa also avoids with ease.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Inhosa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oliveira backs up against the cage.
Inhosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inhosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
Inhosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inhosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Inhosa avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Oliveira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Inhosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Inhosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inhosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inhosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Inhosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira scores with a one two! Inhosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inhosa.
Inhosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oliveira defends it nicely.
Rodrigo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Inhosa.
Oliveira lands a jab to Inhosa's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inhosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Inhosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Inhosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Inhosa. Inhosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhosa.
No joy there for Inhosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inhosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Inhosa ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Inhosa. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
Inhosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira tests Inhosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inhosa.
Inhosa swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oliveira scores with a one two! Inhosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Oliveira both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliveira!
Inhosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inhosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Inhosa. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira lands a jab.
Inhosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Inhosa.
Inhosa ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inhosa takes one on the button.
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Inhosa's body. Inhosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Inhosa.
Oliveira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Inhosa eats them both and turns towards Oliveira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Inhosa throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inhosa doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inhosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Oliveira leaves Inhosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Oliveira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Kinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romek Glembocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Romek Glembocki enters the cage!

Kinho
vs
Glembocki

190 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Kinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romek Glembocki!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kinho moves into the clinch.
Kinho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kinho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glembocki avoids it.
Glembocki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kinho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Glembocki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glembocki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kinho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Emerson Kinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romek Glembocki.
Glembocki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kinho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glembocki wants a takedown but no success here.
Glembocki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Kinho breaks from the clinch.
Glembocki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kinho as he jumps to the side.

Kinho darts in and clinches Glembocki up against the cage.

Kinho jumps guard.

Kinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glembocki defends it easily.
Kinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Glembocki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kinho has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Glembocki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kinho rushes Glembocki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kinho pulls guard effortlessly.
Glembocki tries to stand but Kinho is controlling from the bottom.
Glembocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kinho uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Kinho clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glembocki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kinho pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kinho darts in and clinches Glembocki up against the cage.

Kinho manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kinho holds on and takes a little breather.
Kinho wants to sweep here but Glembocki controlling him for the moment.
Glembocki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Kinho pushes Glembocki off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kinho darts in and clinches Glembocki up against the cage.
Glembocki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kinho fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kinho clinches up with Glembocki and pushes him back against the cage.
Glembocki tries to score a body lock takedown but Kinho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kinho manages to break the clinch.
Kinho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Glembocki.
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!

Kinho drives through and clinches with Glembocki against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emerson Kinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kinho rushes Glembocki and presses him up against the cage.

Kinho gets control of Glembocki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kinho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Kinho pushes Glembocki off and scrambles back to his feet.

Kinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Glembocki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kinho has a good base and remains in mount.
Kinho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Glembocki looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Kinho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Glembocki because Kinho loaded up on that one.

Kinho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kinho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Emerson Kinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Glembocki is looking to escape.
Kinho throwing strikes here but Glembocki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Kinho is working for a guillotine from mount but Glembocki frees his head quite easily.
Kinho prevents Glembocki from getting the reversal.
Glembocki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kinho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Kinho has hold of Glembocki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Glembocki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Glembocki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kinho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Romek Glembocki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Glembocki wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kinho.
Glembocki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kinho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kinho misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinho misses with a head shot.
Glembocki gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kinho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Kinho stands up out of the half guard.
Emerson Kinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glembocki with a poor takedown

and Kinho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kinho.
Glembocki is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinho trying to control but Glembocki is working from the bottom.
Glembocki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kinho looking to pass the guard.
Kinho throwing strikes but missing.
Glembocki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kinho gets to his feet - Glembocki follows without any prompting.
Kinho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glembocki's head backwards.
Kinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glembocki can do to turn this around?

Kinho rushes Glembocki and presses him up against the cage.
Kinho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kinho stalling in the clinch.

Kinho has picked Glembocki up - he's going for a ride! Kinho dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Glembocki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kinho stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Kinho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Glembocki on his heels. He'll look to pass Glembocki's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kinho gets to his feet. Glembocki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Glembocki dives in and grabs Kinho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kinho pushes down on Glembocki's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emerson Kinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romek Glembocki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kinho gets the takedown into side control.

Kinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glembocki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Kinho.

Kinho decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Glembocki shoots in looking for a takedown. Kinho tries to sprawl out of it but Glembocki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Glembocki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glembocki working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kinho wants to control the pace but Glembocki is squirming around nicely.
Kinho avoids the attempt from Glembocki to control.

Kinho working for a submission but Glembocki is keeping him at bay.
Kinho thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kinho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Glembocki because Kinho loaded up on that one.
Kinho looking to ground and pound but Glembocki is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kinho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Glembocki is surviving well by controlling Kinho's body position as best he can.
Poor strikes thrown by Kinho there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Glembocki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!

Kinho is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Glembocki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Glembocki shrugs it off.
Kinho looking to ground and pound but Glembocki is blocking nicely.
Kinho throws some wild stikes that Glembocki manages to avoid easily.
Kinho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kinho misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kinho looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glembocki avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kinho.
Kinho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kinho content just to control the position here.
Kinho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kinho punching from mount but Glembocki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Glembocki is squirming around, avoiding Kinho's attempts to control the action.
Kinho thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glembocki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Glembocki wants to hold on but Kinho pushes him away.
Kinho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kinho unloading with bombs!
Kinho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinho landing strikes, looking to finish!

That has opened up Romek Glembocki's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Romek Glembocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emerson Kinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glembocki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emerson Kinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kinho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emerson Kinho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iov Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Canciatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fedorov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Era - enae Volare Mezzo. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fedorov
vs
Canciatta

187 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

195 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iov Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Canciatta!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canciatta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Canciatta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Canciatta throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Fedorov misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Canciatta, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Canciatta as Fedorov shoots in.
Canciatta delivers a nice body kick.
Canciatta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Canciatta has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canciatta lands a good knee to the midsection. Fedorov won't want to take too many of those.
Canciatta prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Canciatta tries to land knees in the clinch but Fedorov avoids the damage to the body.
Canciatta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Canciatta manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canciatta lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canciatta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fedorov.
Canciatta lands a good knee to the midsection. Fedorov won't want to take too many of those.
Canciatta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Canciatta working Fedorov over with knees to the body.
Canciatta missing with knees to the body.
Canciatta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedorov is defending well for now.
Fedorov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canciatta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fedorov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canciatta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedorov is defending well for now.
Fedorov takes a shot to the head.
Canciatta content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canciatta receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Canciatta lands a good knee to the midsection. Fedorov won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canciatta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Canciatta obliges.
Fedorov tries to break the clinch but Canciatta is controlling the position.
Canciatta missing with knees to the body.
Fedorov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedorov looking for a takedown.
Fedorov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedorov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fedorov wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Canciatta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canciatta working Fedorov over with knees to the body.
Canciatta stalling in the clinch.
Fedorov fails to pull guard.
Canciatta lands a nice elbow.
Canciatta can't find room to land a body shot as Fedorov controls the action.
Canciatta missing with knees to the body.
Canciatta stalling in the clinch.
Canciatta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fedorov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canciatta controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Canciatta's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canciatta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Canciatta.
Canciatta leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Canciatta.
Canciatta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canciatta. That's going to slow Fedorov down.
Canciatta throws the kick towards the body but Fedorov avoids it.
Canciatta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fedorov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Canciatta forces Fedorov back against the cage and clinches.
Canciatta taking a breather.
Canciatta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedorov is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Canciatta 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.

Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canciatta as he avoids it easily.
Iov Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov dives in and grabs Canciatta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canciatta pushes down on Fedorov's head and hops out.
Fedorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Canciatta momentarily.
Canciatta connects with a high kick.
A good leg kick by Canciatta.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canciatta as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iov Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canciatta tries to avoid it but Fedorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canciatta to the ground. Canciatta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canciatta tries to clinch there but Fedorov circles away.
Canciatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Canciatta.
Canciatta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canciatta throws a head kick but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Canciatta feints and then cracks Fedorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fedorov down.
Canciatta throws a nice head kick!
Canciatta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canciatta throws a head kick but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Fedorov is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Canciatta throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Fedorov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Canciatta lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mario Canciatta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diaz
vs
Silva

192 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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, Royce Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Silva.
Diaz swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Silva! He's out on his feet! Diaz rushes in and drops Silva with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Royce Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Benditson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zhukov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Russian Army Choir - National Anthem of the Russian Federation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zhukov
vs
Benditson

210 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
270 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Zhukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Benditson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhukov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhukov stuns Benditson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhukov clobbers Benditson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benditson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Zhukov lands a big head kick that sends Benditson tumbling to the mat! Zhukov takes a step backwards and waves Benditson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhukov throws a head kick that misses.
Benditson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhukov sprawls well. Zhukov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benditson gets slowly back to his feet.
Benditson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhukov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Benditson right on the button. Benditson goes down! Zhukov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zhukov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Zhukov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Zhukov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatzu Hayoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Whoomp There it is as his entrance music. Orlando Sackett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hatzu Hayoki's chin.

Hayoki
vs
Sackett

183 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
261 lbs
17 - 16 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hatzu Hayoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayoki. That did some damage!
Sackett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Sackett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hayoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sackett defends well.

Hayoki working for a triangle but Sackett defends it easily.
Sackett's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sackett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sackett cracks Hayoki with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayoki keeping full guard, as Sackett tries to pass.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayoki keeps working.
Hayoki is looking to improve his position.
Sackett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hayoki wants to get back to full guard.

Sackett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayoki defends it well.
Sackett prevents Hayoki from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sackett is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sackett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hayoki!
Hayoki is looking to improve his position but Sackett isn't that keen on the idea.
Hayoki is working hard here to advance position.
Sackett blocks Hayoki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sackett prevents Hayoki from getting the reversal.
Sackett controlling from mount.
Sackett avoids the attempt from Hayoki to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to control but Hayoki wriggling away.
Sackett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Sackett is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hayoki is surviving well by controlling Sackett's body position as best he can.
Hayoki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sackett wants to pass to mount but Hayoki is defending the position.

Hayoki looking for submissions off his back.

Hayoki is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sackett is tapping! Great win for Hayoki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hatzu Hayoki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salaheddine Aiteouakrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Father Frottage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Aiteouakrim
vs
Frottage

192 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salaheddine Aiteouakrim!
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, Father Frottage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Aiteouakrim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frottage misses with a straight right.
Frottage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frottage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aiteouakrim blocks a head kick by Frottage.
Aiteouakrim misses with a right hand
and Frottage counters with a body kick.
A left lands for Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Aiteouakrim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aiteouakrim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frottage misses with a body kick.
Frottage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aiteouakrim throws a body punch but Frottage moves out of range.
Frottage tries to clinch there but Aiteouakrim circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frottage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aiteouakrim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick there by Frottage.
Aiteouakrim is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frottage. Aiteouakrim shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frottage scores with a nice body kick.
Frottage lands a nice looking body kick.
Frottage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aiteouakrim's sensitive parts.
Frottage lands with a hook. Aiteouakrim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frottage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Frottage closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Frottage on the inside.
Frottage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aiteouakrim backwards.
Frottage looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frottage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aiteouakrim backwards.
Frottage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frottage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frottage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aiteouakrims head.
A nice left hand lands by Frottage.
Frottage lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Aiteouakrim is rocked!
Frottage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Aiteouakrim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Frottage.
Aiteouakrim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aiteouakrim struggles to land a body shot inside as Frottage controls his hands.
Frottage lands an uppercut.
Frottage scores with a shoulder strike.
Frottage dips a shoulder and cracks Aiteouakrim with a mighty uppercut! Aiteouakrim falls back against the cage and Frottage unloads with a barrage of strikes! Aiteouakrim is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Frottage screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Father Frottage!
Our winner, Father Frottage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirahama has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Kenichi Shirahama will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Durden
vs
Shirahama

190 cm
23
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

202 cm
22
240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

***** Supertouch Clothing *****

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shirahama counters with a good, hard body kick but Durden shrugs it off.
Durden tests Shirahama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Shirahama's head but Shirahama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden lands a nice looking body shot.
Shirahama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden dips to his left and cracks Shirahama with an uppercut!
Shirahama throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shirahama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durden is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shirahama instigates a clinch.

Shirahama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Shirahama has hold of Durden's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Durden seems comfortable defending it but Shirahama has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Durden is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Durden is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Shirahama couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenichi Shirahama!
Kenichi Shirahama is the new heavyweight champion!
Kenichi Shirahama thanked the fans post fight for their support.