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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Ziribastow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziribastow comes to the cage accompanied by DEAD STARS. Shawn Ziribastow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Ziribastow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziribastow misses with a takedown attempt
and Ziribastow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziribastow moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ziribastow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Ziribastow fails to land.
Milat misses with some punches.
Ziribastow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Milat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ziribastow throwing strikes but missing.
Ziribastow is looking to work some ground and pound but Milat has wrist control.
Ziribastow stops Milat from standing up.
Ziribastow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ziribastow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ziribastow tries to roll over but Milat keeps him under control.
Ziribastow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ziribastow tries to get out of the position.
Ziribastow trying to control here.
Ziribastow wants to improve his position but Milat is controlling well.
Ziribastow is looking to get back to full guard here but Milat has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Milat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice takedown defense from Milat. No joy for Ziribastow on that attempt.
Ziribastow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ziribastow throws and elbow that misses. Milat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ziribastow's guard. Nice move by Milat!
Ziribastow looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziribastow, not yet.
Ziribastow tries to strike from the bottom.
Ziribastow working a defensive guard here.
Milat wants to get up but he can't break Ziribastow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ziribastow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milat preventing the sweep.
Milat is looking to stand up but Ziribastow won't let him.
Ziribastow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Milat misses with a left hand
and Ziribastow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Milat!
Ziribastow 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.
Milat regains half guard.
Milat is trying to stand back up but Ziribastow is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Milat's head.
Milat wants to get back to his feet.
Ziribastow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziribastow looks to land a strike but Milat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ziribastow throwing strikes from guard but Milat blocks nicely.
Ziribastow thows a big elbow that misses.
Milat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ziribastow throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Ziribastow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ziribastow shoots and misses
and Milat counters with a left to the body.
Ziribastow fails with the takedown.
Shawn Ziribastow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziribastow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ziribastow fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Ziribastow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziribastow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziribastow manages to avoid it.
Ziribastow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milat throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Ziribastow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Milat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ziribastow throws a big right hand that misses.
Milat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ziribastow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ziribastow is looking to work some ground and pound but Milat has wrist control.
Milat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ziribastow wants to control from the top but Milat keeps moving.
Ziribastow throwing strikes from guard but Milat blocks nicely.
Ziribastow postures up in Milat's guard and throws a big left but Milat blocks it.
Milat looking for a sweep. Not yet Milat, not yet.
Ziribastow postures up in Milat's guard and throws a big left but Milat blocks it.
Ziribastow connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ziribastow thows a big elbow that misses.
Milat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ziribastow wants to pass the guard but Milat is keeping the position.
Ziribastow wants to control from the top but Milat keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziribastow thows a big elbow that misses.
Milat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ziribastow is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziribastow is working Milat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow is looking to work some ground and pound but Milat has wrist control.
Ziribastow wants to control from the top but Milat keeps moving.
Ziribastow won't allow Milat to sweep him here.
Ziribastow throws a strike but Milat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Milat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ziribastow is trying to control Milat's posture but Milat avoids it.
That's four 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.
Ziribastow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ziribastow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ziribastow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziribastow is working hard here to advance position.
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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ziribastow moves forwards but Milat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milat misses with a hook. Ziribastow ducked under it nicely.
Ziribastow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Milat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ziribastow is rocked!
It looks like Shawn Ziribastow has been cut.
Milat looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziribastow is just out of range.
Milat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziribastow momentarily.
Milat throws the left hand but Ziribastow avoids the punch easily.
Ziribastow moves forwards but Milat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milat works the jab nicely.
Oh Ziribastow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Milat.
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!
A slow jab from Milat misses its intended target.
Ziribastow works over Milat's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow seems to have got his legs back now.
Milat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziribastow shoots in looking for a takedown but Milat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziribastow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow shoots in for a double leg but Milat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Ziribastow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziribastow misses with a takedown
enabling Milat to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziribastow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milat misses with a left hand
and Ziribastow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ziribastow looking to pass the guard.
Ziribastow postures up in Milat's guard and throws a big left but Milat blocks it.
Milat pulls Ziribastow in close to his closed guard and prevents Ziribastow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ziribastow pushes down on Milat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ziribastow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziribastow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ziribastow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ziribastow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Milat's head.
Milat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ziribastow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milat defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Milat is trying to stand.
Ziribastow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziribastow is nestled in close to Milat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ziribastow thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Milat to regain full guard.
Ziribastow postures up in Milat's guard and throws a big left but Milat blocks it.
Ziribastow throws a strike but Milat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ziribastow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four 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.
Ziribastow has his hands on Milat's head, controlling the position.
Milat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shawn Ziribastow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot lands for Milat.
Milat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziribastow.
Ivan Milat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziribastow has a takedown stuffed.
Milat misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Milat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ziribastow 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Ziribastow!
Shawn Ziribastow is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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