Thread: PAULO THIAGO VS. JACOB VOLKMANN **Spoiler**

PAULO THIAGO VS. JACOB VOLKMANN

Round 1 - Thiago testing his reach and just misses with a head kick. Lots of dancing early before Volkmann clinches, land a right and pushes his opponent into the cage. Thiago, though, scores the trip takedown and works from side control. With Volkmann pressed into the fence, Thiago struggles to corral him, and Volkmann gets to his feet. Thiago clinches and wants to take the fight back to the mat, but Volkmann fends him off and presses him into the fence. Thiago, though, scores another crafty takedown and moves into mount. Volkmann uses the cage to try to improve his position, and Volkmann secures half guard from his back. Thiago backs off, we restart standing. Thiago lands a low, but Volkmann shoots for the takedown. Thiago fends it off, and the fighters stalemate against the cage. Volkmann backs off, and the boo birds come out before Thiago lands a couple shots and then drops Volkmann with a big right just as the horn sounds. Volkmann looks out cold but immediately pops to his feet, and apparently the fight is going on. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Thiago.

Round 2 - Thiago catches a kick and then sweeps Volkmann's other leg out from under him. Thiago doesn't follow him to the mat, and after getting back to his feet, Volkmann gets underhooks and scores his own takedown. Thiago is pressed against the cage and eats some punches as he tries to get back to his feet. While in the kneeling position, Volkmann delivers more shoots and looks briefly like he's going to take his opponent's back. Thiago, though, gets back to his feet, but Volkmann's on his like Velcro and works more dirty boxing. The ref warns the fighters to get busy, and the boo birds come out. Volkmann creates distance and throws some punches before Thiago tries a leaping knee from close range. It doesn't work, and the fight hits the mat. Thiago's on his knees again, and Volkmann tries to take his back. Instead, Thiago reverses, takes top position and then dives in with a right. Hammerfists from Thiago. Volkmann ties him up initially, but Thiago postures up and rains down a big right that connects. Volkmann clings to Thiago to wait out the round. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Thiago, but it's a close one.

Round 3 - The fighters trade sloppy shots, and Thiago knocks Volkmann off balance with one. Thiago stands over him and tries to dive in with a big right, but Volkmann blocks it. Thiago takes side control and moves into the north-south position, can't get the choke, and goes back to the side. Volkmann corrals him in a near piledriver before Thiago escapes back to his feet. Volkmann fakes a shot and shoots, but Thiago defends and tosses Volkmann to his back. The crowd boos at the exhausted effort. Thiago, though, follows him to the mat, and Volkmann uses the opportunity to take the top position and nearly the back. Volkmann gets the crucifix position and delivers a couple quick elbows to the head before Thiago breaks free. With Volkmann on his back, Thiago tries to dive in with a right but his opponent deflects it. Volkmann works a D'Arce, but Thiago escapes and drops elbows from the top position before the round comes to a close. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Volkmann, though it's another close one.

Paulo Thiago def. Jacob Volkmann via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).