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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Jaxzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Jaxzi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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240 lbs
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235 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Jaxzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ceasar Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaxzi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaxzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaxzi stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Sam Jaxzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Silva.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaxzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaxzi is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaxzi down to the mat. Jaxzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jaxzi!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaxzi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaxzi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaxzi, who protects the arm well.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura but Jaxzi is defending well.
Jaxzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jaxzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Jaxzi gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling Jaxzi 's hands.
Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Jaxzi gets his hands free.
Jaxzi is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
Silva trying to control the position but Jaxzi manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Will Jaxzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jaxzi has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jaxzi is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
Jaxzi is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silva just trying to survive but Jaxzi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jaxzi's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Jaxzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Silva has control of Jaxzi's left arm, preventing Jaxzi from doing any damage.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaxzi wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva controls Jaxzi momentarily but Jaxzi frees himself.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Jaxzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Jaxzi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jaxzi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaxzi trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is trying to control Jaxzi's posture but Jaxzi avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jaxzi is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceasar Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Jaxzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jaxzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaxzi throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva pulls Jaxzi in to control the position.
Jaxzi trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva tries for a takedown but Jaxzi circles away easily
and Jaxzi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaxzi.
Jaxzi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Jaxzi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jaxzi to the mat. Jaxzi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxzi controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Jaxzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaxzi trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaxzi is retaining full guard.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jaxzi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva controlling Jaxzi's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Jaxzi shows good takedown defense.
Sam Jaxzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Silva.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaxzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sam Jaxzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jaxzi moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxzi stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaxzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaxzi after a bit of a struggle.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaxzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jaxzi gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Jaxzi is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaxzi down to the mat. Jaxzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jaxzi.
Jaxzi stands up.
Jaxzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaxzi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jaxzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaxzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxzi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Jaxzi manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ceasar Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jaxzi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva wants to control but Jaxzi is keeping busy.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Jaxzi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots and misses
and Jaxzi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaxzi is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Jaxzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaxzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jaxzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jaxzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva controlling the position for now.
Jaxzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is looking to control Jaxzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaxzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jaxzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaxzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Jaxzi as Silva shoots in.
Sam Jaxzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Jaxzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
so Jaxzi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva managing to control the position.
Jaxzi looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva keeping moving, preventing Jaxzi from controlling successfully.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Jaxzi.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaxzi defends it nicely.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva shoots and misses
and Jaxzi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaxzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaxzi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaxzi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jaxzi counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Jaxzi is proving a slippery customer.
Silva is pulling down on Jaxzi's head to control his posture.
Silva looking to control.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ceasar Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaxzi pinned against the cage. Jaxzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Jaxzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Jaxzi's guard.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaxzi dives on top into guard.
Silva is controlling Jaxzi's posture.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jaxzi tries to pass.
Jaxzi being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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 fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Jaxzi.
I think Jaxzi 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Jaxzi!
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