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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Libris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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176 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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176 cm
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182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Libris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Libris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Libris on that attempt.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Libris in his tracks.
Libris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Libris tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Libris throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
It looks like Marcus Silva has been cut.
Silva scores with a takedown into Libris's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Libris 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.
Libris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Libris tries to get out of the position.
Libris trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Libris is keeping the position for now.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libris wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Libris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva passes Libris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva works his way into side control.
Libris taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
Silva trying to control the action but Libris is working from the bottom.
Libris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Libris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Libris is trying to buck Silva off.
Libris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Libris tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is thwarting Libris's attempts to control the position.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Libris's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libris wants to get back to his feet.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Libris defending well though.
Libris pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Libris is defending the position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Libris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva looks for a takedown but Libris sprawls well.
Silva misses the jab.
Libris moves into the clinch.
Libris has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Libris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva cracks Libris with an open hand slap.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Libris keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Libris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Libris fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Libris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Libris somewhat.
Libris tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Libris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Libris shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva throws the left hand but Libris avoids the punch easily.
Libris needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Libris sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Silva trying to control but Libris is having none of it.
Libris working to try and regain half guard.
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Libris to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Libris wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
Libris is trying to break free.
Libris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Libris turns into Silva and is now in his guard.
Libris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Libris.
Libris looking to pass the guard.
Libris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Libris drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Libris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Libris is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Libris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Libris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Libris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Libris to sweep him here.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Libris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Libris looking for a sweep. Not yet Libris, not yet.
Libris keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Libris wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silva's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Libris is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Libris with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva blocks a head kick by Libris.
Libris has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Libris breaks from the clinch.
Libris misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rex Libris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Libris throws a head kick that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Libris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rex Libris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Libris momentarily.
Libris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva has his hands on Libris's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Libris is trying to stand.
Libris actively working from the bottom here.
Marcus Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva misses with a head shot. Libris uses the momentum to regain guard.
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.
Silva passes Libris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Libris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Libris is defending well.
Libris manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Libris pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Libris.
Libris with a lazy takedown attempt
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcus Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Libris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Libris is keeping the position for now.
Libris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Libris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Libris looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Silva!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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