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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva has chosen Body Count - Body Count's in The House as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Da Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frazier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frazier drags the fight down to the ground.
Da Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frazier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Silva, into his guard.
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frazier postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Frazier lands a couple of elbows.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frazier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva wants to control but Frazier passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva has hold of Frazier's hands but Frazier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frazier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frazier thows a huge punch but Da Silva dodges it nicely.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frazier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frazier connects with a nice short shot to Da Silva's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking to control Frazier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Frazier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da Silva looks winded!
Frazier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Silva defending well though.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frazier clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Frazier drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frazier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frazier cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier throws a strike but Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Frazier wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Frazier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frazier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frazier has escaped and now he's on top!
Frazier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Frazier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frazier clinches with his opponent.
Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Frazier moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Frazier has clasped his hands together around Da Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Da Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frazier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier thows a huge punch but Da Silva dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a strike but Da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Frazier lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frazier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Silva looking to control.
Nigel Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Frazier tries to stand but Da Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Frazier is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frazier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Frazier is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frazier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Frazier. Frazier maintains the clinch.
Frazier throws a head punch that misses.
Frazier decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Frazier managing to control the position.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frazier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Frazier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frazier gets a clinch.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frazier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frazier lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Frazier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Da Silva moves out of range as Frazier throws a body kick.
Frazier closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.
Frazier has Da Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Frazier pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Da Silva tumbling to the mat - Frazier dives into Da Silva's guard.
Frazier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frazier.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a big right hand that misses.
Frazier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frazier cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Frazier being controlled here momentarily.
Frazier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva wants to control but Frazier passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frazier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frazier working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frazier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Frazier keeps him under control.
Frazier lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frazier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Frazier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frazier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frazier lands strikes from half guard.
Frazier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frazier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Frazier keeps him under control.
Frazier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joao Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nigel Frazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frazier slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frazier 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Frazier!
Joao Da Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent who fought very well. I'll come back stronger!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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