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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Machete Shilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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170 cm
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Machete Shilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shilva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shilva preventing the sweep.
Shilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Ronaldo Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shilva misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilva fails with the takedown
and Shilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shilva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shilva lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie pulls Shilva in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shilva has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Shilva manages to pass to side control!
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shilva prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Shilva is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Shilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ronaldo Gracie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shilva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Shilva blocks Gracie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shilva controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machete Shilva dominated that round.
That's time! Shilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Shilva counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Shilva has passed into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Shilva keeps him under control.
Gracie pushes Shilva off looking to stand but Shilva dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shilva is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Shilva is controlling him
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Shilva has control of the leg.
Shilva controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Machete Shilva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shilva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Shilva pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shilva from controlling successfully.
Shilva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shilva looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machete Shilva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shilva shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shilva gets back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shilva keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shilva working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shilva prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Machete Shilva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shilva with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shilva won't be happy with that.
Shilva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Shilva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shilva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.
Shilva tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Shilva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilva is looking to reverse the position.
Shilva is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Shilva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shilva is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shilva avoid being mounted?
Gracie looks to land a strike but Shilva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up.
Shilva 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.
Shilva looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shilva misses with a takedown attempt
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Shilva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ronaldo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shilva looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shilva 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machete Shilva!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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