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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mroczny The Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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242 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mroczny The Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Nightmare decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Nightmare trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
The Nightmare sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva pushes The Nightmare off looking to stand but The Nightmare dives back in and keeps control.
The Nightmare is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
The Nightmare trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nightmare might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mroczny The Nightmare hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Nightmare controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Nightmare keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
The Nightmare trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but The Nightmare is working from the bottom.
The Nightmare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The Nightmare trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Nightmare has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Nightmare working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
The Nightmare is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Nightmare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
The Nightmare should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva trying to control from half guard but The Nightmare is working away.
The Nightmare wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Nightmare is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
The Nightmare wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Nightmare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Antonio Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mroczny The Nightmare has been cut.
The Nightmare has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Nightmare takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
The Nightmare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! The Nightmare is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Nightmare manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into The Nightmare's guard.
The Nightmare is breathing heavily.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva is in close to The Nightmare's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Nightmare manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has The Nightmare in his guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position here.
The Nightmare is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand and escape but The Nightmare is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Nightmare changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but The Nightmare manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antonio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mroczny The Nightmare.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva prevents The Nightmare from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Nightmare wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Nightmare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is looking for submissions but instead, The Nightmare has regained full guard.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Nightmare on the ground.
The Nightmare pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Nightmare has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mroczny The Nightmare's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Nightmare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. The Nightmare shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables The Nightmare to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Nightmare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Nightmare is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva wants to pass the guard but The Nightmare is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nightmare is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva wants to pass the guard but The Nightmare is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but The Nightmare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Nightmare has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Nightmare wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Nightmare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but The Nightmare keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Antonio Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but The Nightmare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Nightmare shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Nightmare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but The Nightmare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control for a moment but The Nightmare uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Nightmare sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots but The Nightmare is blocking nicely.
The Nightmare is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva throws a strike but The Nightmare avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The Nightmare is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Nightmare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mroczny The Nightmare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Nightmare throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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