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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Laniyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignacio Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laniyan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hot tottie. Felix Laniyan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felix Laniyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ignacio Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laniyan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva stands up and waves to Laniyan to follow him.
Some wild striking there from Laniyan.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laniyan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position here.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laniyan controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laniyan won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laniyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Laniyan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Felix Laniyan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Laniyan. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Laniyan sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laniyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da Silva trying to control but Laniyan is working from the bottom.
Laniyan is trying to keep Da Silva in close.
Laniyan is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Laniyan.
Da Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Laniyan has wrist control.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Laniyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Laniyan controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laniyan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laniyan leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab from Laniyan.
Da Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Laniyan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laniyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Laniyan 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Laniyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laniyan closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.
Laniyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laniyan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Laniyan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Da Silva is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ignacio Da Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laniyan swivels and escapes.
Laniyan is looking to chop away at Da Silva's legs.
Laniyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Laniyan persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Laniyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Laniyan avoids it well.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laniyan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Laniyan pushes his legs off easily.
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Laniyan is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laniyan gets to his feet. Da Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Laniyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Laniyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Laniyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laniyan moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Laniyan.
Laniyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Laniyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laniyan misses with a body shot.
Laniyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laniyan defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Laniyan. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laniyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laniyan tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Laniyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Laniyan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Felix Laniyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laniyan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laniyan gets to his feet. Da Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Da Silva tries to clinch but Laniyan moves out of range.
Laniyan shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Laniyan, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Laniyan against the cage but Laniyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ignacio Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laniyan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laniyan is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Laniyan is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laniyan prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Laniyan controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Da Silva gets back to full guard.
Da Silva has his foot on Laniyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laniyan works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laniyan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laniyan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laniyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laniyan has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laniyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Laniyan is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Laniyan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Laniyan.
Felix Laniyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laniyan tries to clinch up.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laniyan as he jumps to the side.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Laniyan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Laniyan darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Felix Laniyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignacio Da Silva.
Laniyan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Da Silva to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laniyan is defending well.
Laniyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laniyan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva working for a triangle but Laniyan defends it easily.
Laniyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laniyan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laniyan looking to pass the guard.
Laniyan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laniyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laniyan wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Laniyan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Da Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laniyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laniyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laniyan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Felix Laniyan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Laniyan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Silva but Da Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva jabs at Laniyan's body.
Da Silva scores with a head kick.
Laniyan forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva letting Laniyan take a breather here.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laniyan sprawls well. Laniyan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laniyan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laniyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Laniyan looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Laniyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laniyan 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Laniyan!
Felix Laniyan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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