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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vlad the Impaler kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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218 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Andrews tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Andrews back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ryan Andrews has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva rushes Andrews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andrews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Andrews's ribcage.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva has Andrews pushed against the cage.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andrews's face.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Andrews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrews blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Andrews manages to end up in side control.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Andrews defends it.
Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Andrews.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Andrews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Ryan Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva throws a head kick that Andrews semi-blocks.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Silva.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Andrews takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrews, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andrews tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrews wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Andrews tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrews gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Andrews wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andrews tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Andrews blocks with his arms.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andrews's calf.
Silva throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andrews's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva throws a head kick that Andrews semi-blocks.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Andrews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Andrews tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Andrews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva rushes Andrews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva stalling.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andrews up against the cage.
Andrews lands a takedown into guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andrews postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva pushes Andrews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Andrews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Andrews has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thor Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andrews takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Andrews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva pushes Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva taking a breather.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andrews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andrews's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrews, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Andrews has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Andrews.
Silva covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Andrews's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Andrews'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.
Silva pushes Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Andrews's ribcage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva is stalling here.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Andrews's ribcage.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Andrews blocks with his arms.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews can't break the clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Andrews tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andrews's face.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andrews up against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two 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 trying to land knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Andrews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva keeps control of Andrews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four 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.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrews's efforts to push away.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Silva is looking to control Andrews's arms but Andrews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Andrews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Andrews's takedown attempt.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Andrews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Andrews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva drives through and clinches with Andrews against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva has Andrews pressed against the cage, preventing Andrews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Andrews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Andrews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Andrews.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Andrews lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andrews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Andrews won't want to take too many of those.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva has Andrews pushed against the cage.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Andrews managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrews is defending well for now.
Andrews tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Andrews is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva kicks Andrews off and gets to his feet.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Andrews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working Andrews over with knees to the body.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andrews.
Andrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrews avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Andrews is blocking nicely.
Andrews is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Andrews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Andrews in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Andrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrews avoids it.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Thor Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Ryan Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 43:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 43:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Silva! Thor Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
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