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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. Da Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No Love - Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
12 - 0 - 1 |
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196 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Abel Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Da Silva catches Speed right on the button with a cross.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Speed moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Speed's knee momentarily.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva throws a combination. Speed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Speed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Silva rushes Speed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva lands a shot to the body.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Speed misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Speed.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
Speed jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva to the mat.
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Speed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speed manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Speed's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva wanted to stand there but Speed had control of the position.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Speed is keeping the position.
Da Silva won't allow Speed to sweep him here.
Da Silva passes Speed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Speed is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed gets back to full guard.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Speed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Speed stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva has his hands on Speed's head, controlling the position.
Speed is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Speed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Silva wants to stand but Speed is controlling the position.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Speed is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Speed postures up.
Speed throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Speed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Speed is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Speed postures up.
Speed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Speed throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Speed trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Speed is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Speed has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Speed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva in his tracks.
Speed shoots in but no luck this time.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Da Silva.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva takes a swing at Speed's ribcage but misses.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva gets caught napping as Speed dives in and scores a takedown. Da Silva manages to retain guard.
Abel Speed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Speed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Speed with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed landing with the ground and pound.
Speed is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Speed defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva wants to stand up but Speed is controlling him.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Speed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Speed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speed working Da Silva over with strikes.
Speed prevents Da Silva from standing back up.
Speed tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Speed.
Da Silva is looking to control Speed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Speed working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Speed.
Speed thows a huge punch but Da Silva dodges it nicely.
Da Silva is trying to stand back up but Speed is controlling him
Speed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Speed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speed wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva pushes Speed off looking to stand but Speed dives back in and keeps control.
Speed works his way into side control.
Speed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed happy to just control the position for now.
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
Speed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Da Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Speed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da Silva trying to control here.
Da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Speed has passed into half guard!
Da Silva trying to control here.
Speed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Speed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
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!
Da Silva is looking to control Speed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Speed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da Silva controlling the position.
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Speed pushes his legs off easily.
Speed lands a couple of digs.
Speed preventing the sweep.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speed.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Speed trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Speed connects with a couple of short punches.
Speed trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speed postures up.
Speed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva trying to control the position here.
Speed stays in close to Da Silva's body and controls the position.
Speed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Speed is one step ahead there.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Speed passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed winds up and cracks Da Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Speed has control of the leg.
Speed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Speed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Speed is controlling well.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Speed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speed postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Speed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed won't allow Da Silva to get back to his feet.
Speed wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speed trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Speed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Speed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Speed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Speed 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Abel Speed!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Abel Speed!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Abel Speed!
Abel Speed wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Abel Speed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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