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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Ziribastow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tis Kirosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirosh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bent - kisses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tis Kirosh!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirosh fails with the takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziribastow misses with a wild body shot.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziribastow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirosh at a distance.
Kirosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Ziribastow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirosh. Ziribastow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a two punch combo.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tis Kirosh.
Kirosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirosh thinking.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Kirosh's midsection.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot that sends Kirosh's belly button to the back.
Kirosh shoots and misses
and Ziribastow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Ziribastow there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirosh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ziribastow counters with a two punch combo.
Kirosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kirosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirosh looks gassed!
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirosh misses with a takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a series of strikes. Kirosh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kirosh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirosh shoots and misses
and Ziribastow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kirosh tries for a takedown but Ziribastow circles away easily
and Ziribastow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kirosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kirosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ziribastow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirosh thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Kirosh's body.
Kirosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow jabs Kirosh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ziribastow tries to bum rush Kirosh with a series of wild strikes but Kirosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziribastow avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow scores with a three punch combo!
Kirosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziribastow manages to avoid it.
Kirosh looks to land a left hand but Ziribastow moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziribastow. Kirosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziribastow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirosh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kirosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ziribastow misses with a body shot.
Ziribastow is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot that sends Kirosh's belly button to the back.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Kirosh's ribs.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirosh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ziribastow counters with a nice body shot.
Kirosh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ziribastow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ziribastow throws a body punch but Kirosh moves out of range.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow is looking to wear down Kirosh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirosh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kirosh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kirosh 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 Kirosh.
Ziribastow feints a jab promting Kirosh to slip. Ziribastow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kirosh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Kirosh tries for a takedown but Ziribastow circles away easily
and Ziribastow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ziribastow misses with a wild body shot.
Kirosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirosh misses with a takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a nice body shot.
Kirosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirosh thinking.
Kirosh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kirosh shoots and misses
and Ziribastow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
Kirosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Kirosh's midsection.
Ziribastow jabs at Kirosh's body.
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 lands a right hook to the body.
Kirosh misses with a takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a two punch combo.
Shawn Ziribastow is winning the standup battle so far.
Kirosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirosh thinking.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziribastow. Kirosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow misses with a wild body shot.
Kirosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a right hand to the body.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tis Kirosh.
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 lands a right hook to the body.
Kirosh with a poor takedown
and Ziribastow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirosh with a poor takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a three punch combo that has Kirosh backing up. Kirosh nods at Ziribastow to acknowledge the strikes.
Kirosh is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Kirosh's ribs.
Ziribastow stuns Kirosh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kirosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ziribastow!
Ziribastow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kirosh backs up against the cage.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kirosh with a poor takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Ziribastow.
Kirosh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ziribastow connects with a single shot there.
Ziribastow jabs at Kirosh's body.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Kirosh's body.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Kirosh's body.
Ziribastow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziribastow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Kirosh's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Ziribastow.
Kirosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a one-two to the body.
Kirosh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirosh avoids the body shot from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow misses the shot to the body.
Tis Kirosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow throws a series of punches but Kirosh moves out of range.
Ziribastow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirosh misses with a takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a straight right hand.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Kirosh misses.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Ziribastow dips to his left and cracks Kirosh with an uppercut!
Kirosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kirosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirosh misses with a takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a straight right hand.
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kirosh 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Ziribastow.
Kirosh throws a right hand that Ziribastow ducks under and follows up with a left that Ziribastow also avoids with ease.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ziribastow punishes Kirosh's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Kirosh's midsection.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Kirosh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ziribastow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziribastow lands with a shot to the body.
Kirosh tries for a takedown but Ziribastow circles away easily
enabling Ziribastow to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Ziribastow dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kirosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Kirosh shoots and misses
and Ziribastow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ziribastow throws a one two combo.
Ziribastow stalks Kirosh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kirosh's face. Kirosh staggers backwards, shaken.
Ziribastow throws a nice looking combination but Kirosh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirosh with a poor takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a nice body shot.
Kirosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow looks to land a combination. Kirosh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow thows a body shot but no joy.
Kirosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Ziribastow misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirosh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ziribastow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tis Kirosh.
Ziribastow misses with a wild body shot.
Kirosh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirosh misses with a takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ziribastow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Kirosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ziribastow throws a body punch but Kirosh moves out of range.
Ziribastow jabs at Kirosh's body.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirosh fails with the takedown
and Ziribastow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot that sends Kirosh's belly button to the back.
Ziribastow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kirosh fails with the takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirosh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Kirosh avoids the body shot from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirosh can do to turn this around?
Kirosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ziribastow jabs Kirosh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kirosh shoots and misses
and Ziribastow counters with a left and a right that stings Kirosh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow feints a jab promting Kirosh to slip. Ziribastow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kirosh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Ziribastow. Those never looked like landing.
Kirosh with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ziribastow counter with a right hand.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirosh shoots and misses
and Ziribastow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kirosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziribastow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Tis Kirosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirosh shoots and misses
and Ziribastow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ziribastow scores with a three punch combo!
Kirosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ziribastow counters with a two punch combo.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziribastow works Kirosh's body with a nice hook.
Kirosh takes one on the button.
Shawn Ziribastow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirosh misses with a takedown
and Ziribastow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirosh tries for a takedown but Ziribastow circles away easily
and Ziribastow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirosh thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirosh. Ziribastow does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Ziribastow!
Shawn Ziribastow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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