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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Ziribastow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brava's entrance music is Chimaira - Nothing Remains. A fine choice. Ziribastow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DEAD STARS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zica Brava!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Ziribastow!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ziribastow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brava because Ziribastow loaded up on that one.
Brava is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ziribastow throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ziribastow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brava because Ziribastow loaded up on that one.
Brava is looking to improve his position but Ziribastow isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziribastow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brava because Ziribastow loaded up on that one.
Ziribastow thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ziribastow throws some wild stikes that Brava manages to avoid easily.
Brava on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brava tries to get out of the position.
Brava in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Ziribastow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow throwing strikes here but Brava is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ziribastow throws a strike there. Brava manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Ziribastow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ziribastow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brava is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziribastow is trying to control. Brava wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziribastow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brava avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziribastow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ziribastow thows a huge punch but Brava dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ziribastow with the ground and pound but Brava uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ziribastow throws and elbow that misses. Brava uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ziribastow's guard. Nice move by Brava!
Ziribastow pulls Brava in close to prevent any damage.
Brava controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ziribastow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brava is one step ahead there.
Ziribastow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ziribastow throwing strikes here but Brava is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow lands with some strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Ziribastow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ziribastow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brava wants to hold on but Ziribastow pushes him away.
Brava avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brava because Ziribastow loaded up on that one.
Ziribastow landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ziribastow landing strikes, looking to finish!
Poor strikes thrown by Ziribastow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Ziribastow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ziribastow.
Brava holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ziribastow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Brava tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brava taking shots to the head.
Brava blocking the ground and pound.
Ziribastow looking to finish with strikes here!
Brava sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brava blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ziribastow.
Brava trying to hold on to Ziribastow's head to control him but Ziribastow postures up.
Ziribastow misses with a head shot. Brava uses the momentum to regain guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Ziribastow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brava throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ziribastow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brava throws out the jab.
Brava looks to land a left hand but Ziribastow moved out of range nicely.
Ziribastow shoots in but no luck this time.
Brava lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brava stuffs the takedown attempt from Ziribastow. Ziribastow gets slowly back to his feet.
Brava tries to clinch but Ziribastow moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziribastow is defended easily by Brava.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Ziribastow.
Ziribastow checks a leg kick.
Brava throws an overhand right that lands on Ziribastow's shoulder, as Ziribastow tries to avoid the shot.
Ziribastow checks a low kick from Brava.
Brava misses with a head kick.
Ziribastow staying out of range there.
Brava throws a sloppy head kick and Ziribastow moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brava misses with a hook. Ziribastow ducked under it nicely.
Brava scores with a leg kick.
Ziribastow moves out of range of the leg kick from Brava.
Brava throws a chopping leg kick but Ziribastow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zica Brava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brava but Brava pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ziribastow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brava connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ziribastow's hands.
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziribastow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Brava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brava as he avoids it easily.
Ziribastow staying out of range there.
Ziribastow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ziribastow 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.
Brava throws a big shot that misses.
Ziribastow lands a jab.
Brava stuffs the takedown attempt from Ziribastow. Ziribastow gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brava avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Ziribastow with that takedown attempt.
Ziribastow swats away the attempt to clinch by Brava.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziribastow avoids the head kick by Brava.
Ziribastow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Zica Brava dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ziribastow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ziribastow checks a leg kick.
Brava stuffs the takedown.
Brava finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ziribastow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brava.
Ziribastow has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziribastow fails to land the takedown.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Ziribastow.
Brava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brava!
Brava wants to control but Ziribastow is having none of it.
Ziribastow throws some wild stikes that Brava manages to avoid easily.
Ziribastow lands a big elbow.
Ziribastow lands a big shot there that rocks Brava but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ziribastow punching from mount but Brava doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brava is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow with good strikes from the mount here!
Brava is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Ziribastow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziribastow prevents Brava from getting the reversal.
Brava is working hard here to advance position.
Ziribastow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brava because Ziribastow loaded up on that one.
Shawn Ziribastow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziribastow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Brava slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Brava is staying active underneath Ziribastow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ziribastow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziribastow throwing shots but Brava is blocking nicely.
Brava is looking to control Ziribastow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brava avoid being mounted?
Ziribastow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ziribastow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brava defending well though.
Brava is looking to control Ziribastow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brava avoid being mounted?
Ziribastow misses with a head shot. Brava uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four 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.
Ziribastow throws a big right hand that misses.
Brava keeping moving, preventing Ziribastow from controlling successfully.
Ziribastow throws and elbow that misses. Brava uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ziribastow's guard. Nice move by Brava!
Brava wants to control from the top but Ziribastow keeps moving.
Brava stopping the sweep attempt from Ziribastow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziribastow wants to get back to his feet but Brava is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Ziribastow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ziribastow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Ziribastow!
Shawn Ziribastow is the new bantamweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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