PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Shiima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigano comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. The key to victory for Junior Cigano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cigano
vs
Shiima

190 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
269 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
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, Hiro Shiima!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shiima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shiima trying to control from Cigano's half guard. Cigano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Shiima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cigano keeping moving, preventing Shiima from controlling successfully.
Shiima looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shiima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cigano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shiima is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cigano throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiima.
Shiima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cigano swivels and escapes.
Shiima throws a push kick but Cigano slaps the foot to one side.
Junior Cigano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cigano misses with an uppercut. Shiima saw that one coming.
Shiima has a takedown stuffed.
Shiima 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.
Cigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cigano misses with a straight left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shiima moves in looking to clinch but Cigano pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shiima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shiima dives in and grabs Cigano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cigano pushes down on Shiima's head and hops out.
Cigano missing with a left hand there. Shiima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown by Shiima or perhaps it was just good defense by Cigano which made him look bad.
Junior Cigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Shiima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cigano tries to avoid it but Shiima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cigano to the ground. Cigano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cigano avoids it really well and circles away.
Cigano leaves Shiima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shiima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Hiro Shiima has been cut.

Shiima shoots in and bounces Cigano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiima is pushing down on Cigano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cigano is fighting to maintain full guard but Shiima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shiima is looking to stall here but Cigano recovers full guard.
Shiima stops Cigano from standing up.
Shiima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiima trying to control the position but Cigano is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Cigano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiro Shiima's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shiima fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cigano defends it nicely.
Shiima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cigano pinned against the cage. Cigano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior Cigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Shiima.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cigano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shiima.

Shiima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Shiima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cigano defends it well.

Shiima is trying to work for a kimura but Cigano is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shiima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shiima seems to be working for a kimura but Cigano defends the submission attempt.
Shiima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cigano wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Shiima really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiro Shiima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cigano keeps the fight on the outside.
Cigano tests Shiima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shiima walks into a stiff left hand from Cigano.
Shiima shoots in but Cigano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shiima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiima tries for a takedown but Cigano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior Cigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Shiima.
Cigano throws the left hand but Shiima avoids the punch easily.
Cigano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiima circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Shiima or perhaps it was just good defense by Cigano which made him look bad.
Shiima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cigano is fending him off so far but Shiima persists. Nope, Cigano circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cigano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiima.
Cigano misses with a wild body shot.
Cigano stuffs the takedown attempt from Shiima. Shiima gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Shiima with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Cigano had his way with Hiro Shiima in that round.
The cut man is working on Hiro Shiima's cut.
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!

Shiima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cigano.
Shiima shoots in for a double leg but Cigano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shiima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cigano.
Cigano lands with a straight right. Shiima didn't see that one coming.
Hiro Shiima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiima shoots in for a double leg but Cigano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shiima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cigano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior Cigano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Shiima.
Cigano scores with a one two! Shiima had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That has opened up Hiro Shiima's cut even more.
Shiima fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiima is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Cigano drops his shoulder and cracks Shiima with a huge uppercut! Shiima goes down! Can Cigano finish him?

The cut above Hiro Shiima's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Cigano wants to stand and escape but instead Shiima has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigano keeping moving, preventing Shiima from controlling successfully.
Shiima tries to free his leg and advance position but Cigano is retaining full guard.
Shiima wants to control from the top but Cigano keeps moving.
Shiima won't allow Cigano to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shiima trying to control the position from guard on top but Cigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cigano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiima is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Cigano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cigano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Junior Cigano!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Junior Cigano!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Junior Cigano!

Junior Cigano wins by unanimous decision!