PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolfo Fernando (ranked 1013 p4p, 150 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 473 p4p, 72 weight class). 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.

Fernando
vs
Mauricio DeSilva

207 cm
28
219 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

200 cm
27
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolfo Fernando!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
Fernando letting DeSilva take a breather here.
Fernando is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fernando prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Fernando gets an underhook and turns DeSilva into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Fernando.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.

Fernando breaks the clinch.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses
and Fernando counters with a left to the body.
Fernando checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernando.
Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by DeSilva misses
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fernando gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries to stall but Fernando uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Fernando prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.

Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a body shot
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

DeSilva has Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva slows down the pace here.
A short right from DeSilva.
Fernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSilvas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva taking a breather.
DeSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Fernando gets an underhook and turns DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.

Fernando manages to break the clinch.

DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Fernando back into the cage.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandos head.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fernando seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeSilva can turn it around.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.

Fernando manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeSilva.
Fernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.

Fernando tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva looks for the body kick but Fernando saw that one coming.
DeSilva tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.

DeSilva darts in and clinches Fernando up against the cage.
DeSilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fernando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando moves out of range easily.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeSilva tried to score with a low kick but Fernando checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva pushes Fernando away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSilva swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.

DeSilva moves into the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
DeSilva works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fernando's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva taking a breather.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for DeSilva to work.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Fernando.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fernando pushes DeSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernando up against the cage.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando throws a quick counter kick to the body but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.

Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Fernando's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fernando.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSilva works Fernando's body with a nice hook.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando throws a counter high kick but DeSilva was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
DeSilva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

DeSilva moves into the clinch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fernando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
A short right from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernando prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernando pushes DeSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Fernando.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fernando.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
Fernando has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando wants to break free but DeSilva has control.
Fernando takes a shot to the head.
Fernando misses with some punches.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
Fernando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but DeSilva is controlling him.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
Fernando tries to break free but DeSilva pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernando or not.

DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A right-left combo lands from Fernando.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeSilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Fernando moved out of range.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Fernando clinches with his opponent.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernando's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.
Fernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

DeSilva rushes Fernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Fernando breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Fernando moves out of range easily.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva keeps the fight on the outside.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Fernando moves out of range.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.

DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fernando.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Fernando blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
Fernando blocking some punches.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fernando tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernando rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a hook but Fernando avoids it easily.
As DeSilva looks to move away, Fernando throws a big counter combo but DeSilva just gets out of the way.
Fernando misses with a head kick.
Fernando tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fernando clinches up with DeSilva and pushes him back against the cage.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernando is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Fernando.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - DeSilva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fernando with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.

DeSilva forces Fernando back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva prevents Fernando from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
DeSilva pressing his opponent against the cage.

DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
DeSilva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fernando if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Fernando moves out of range of the body kick.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernando blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Fernando thinks about countering with a body kick.
DeSilva lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fernando tries to clinch up but DeSilva circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSilva takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernando tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
Fernando throws a big counter combination but DeSilva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeSilva pushes Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
Fernando lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernando blocking some punches.

Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeSilva scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by DeSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeSilva throws a lazy head kick
and Fernando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Fernando avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeSilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSilva feints a counter leg kick.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernando avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
Fernando avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
DeSilva thows a body kick. Fernando tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.

DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land.
DeSilva works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

DeSilva drives through and clinches with Fernando against the cage.
Fernando can't break the clinch.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando tries to circle away but DeSilva has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fernando throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandos head.
Fernando tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva has Fernando pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva! Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!