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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Monsen misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Avila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Monsen is trying to break free.
Monsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Monsen pulls guard successfully.
Avila wants to get up but he can't break Monsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Avila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Avila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsen on the ground.
Monsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Avila cracks Monsen with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila distracts Monsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Avila landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Monsen looking for subs off his back but Avila has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Avila slows the pace down in half guard.
Monsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monsen.
Avila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monsen wants to stand up but Avila is controlling him.
Avila wants to get up but he can't break Monsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Monsen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Avila uses it to pass to side control.
Monsen is looking for a sweep.
Monsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Avila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Monsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monsen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Avila is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avila passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
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. Avila connects with a nice short shot to Monsen's temple.
Monsen is trying to maintain the position but Avila is very close to passing his half guard.
Avila not doing much here.
Avila working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monsen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Avila has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Avila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Monsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Avila really is a fat lump.
Avila avoids the attempt from Monsen to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Avila dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Monsen tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monsen is able to avoid easily.
Avila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsen can do to turn this around?
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Monsen.#TD2#
Monsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Monsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Avila sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila is pressing down on Monsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Avila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Monsen looking to pass the guard.
Monsen throws an elbow that misses. Avila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monsen's guard. Nice move by Avila!#REVR#
Monsen trying to control the position.
Avila slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Monsen.
Avila looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Monsen has a hand on Avila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Avila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Monsen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Avila. What's that going to do exactly?
Avila controlling the pace for now.
Monsen regains half guard.
Monsen trying to control but Avila postures up.
Monsen has hold of Avila's hands but Avila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monsen.#T3#
Monsen is trying to control the position but Avila postures up. #SUB2#
Monsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Avila passes into half guard.
Monsen tries to get to full guard but Avila has control of the leg.
Avila is thwarting Monsen's attempts to control the position.
Monsen is looking to get back to full guard here but Avila has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
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.
Monsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Monsen tries to bench press Avila off him but Avila keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Monsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Monsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monsen wants to pass the guard but Avila is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Avila dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monsen throws a leg kick
and Monsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avila checks a leg kick.
Monsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monsen throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Avila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Avila has Monsen pressed against the cage, preventing Monsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Monsen pulls Avila into guard.
Monsen is looking to stand back up but Avila counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Monsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsen wants to get back to full guard.
Avila seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Avila blocks the strikes from Monsen.
Monsen wants to get back to full guard.
Monsen wants to get back to full guard but Avila has mounted him!
Avila landing strikes from the mount and Monsen is in trouble!
Monsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Avila controlling his opponent.
Avila prevents Monsen from getting the reversal.#T2#
Avila working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Avila landing strikes, looking to finish!
Avila is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Monsen working to try and regain half guard.
Monsen tries to hold on but Avila pushes him away. #T3#
Avila is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Monsen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Monsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monsen tries to lock up and control but Avila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monsen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Monsen is working to get back to half guard.
Monsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Monsen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Avila has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Avila content just to control the position here. #T4#
Monsen can't escape the position.
Avila punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lars Monsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theo Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avila moves to the back position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Avila!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Avila avoids the body shot from Temir.
As Temir backs away, Avila returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Temir looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Temir throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Avila counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Temir wants to get back to striking at distance but Avila won't allow it.
#BC#
Avila manages to break the clinch.
Temir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Avila drops his hands momentarily and Temir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Temir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avila counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Avila pushes Temir up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Temir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Temir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Temir is trying to break the clinch but Avila is controlling him.
Avila keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Temir's efforts to push away.
Avila really is a fat lump.
Avila keeps control of Temir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Avila lands a body shot. #BC#
Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Temir lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Avila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Temir can't break the clinch.
Temir blocks an elbow strike.
Temir is looking to break free of the clinch but Avila has double underhooks. #BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Avila has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Temir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Temir throws a body punch but Avila moves out of range. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Temir. #CUT2#
It looks like Theo Avila has been cut.
Temir throws a body punch but Avila moves out of range.
Avila is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Temir.
Ludger Temir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temir throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Avila has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Temir tries to keep at a distance but Avila has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Temir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Temir misses #CL#
and Avila counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Avila on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Avila is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila ducks into an uppercut from Temir and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludger Temir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Solomon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Avila to the mat! Avila manages to get full guard. #ES#
Avila is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Solomon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Avila manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon wants to break free but Avila has control.
Solomon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Solomon is looking to break free of the clinch but Avila has double underhooks.
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Solomon prevents Avila from breaking the clinch.
Avila pushes off an throws an elbow but Solomon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Avila can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Solomon jumps into guard, dragging Avila to the mat.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avila.
Avila could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Solomon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Avila manages to pass to side control. #SU#
Avila postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Solomon to stand up. #TD2#
Solomon gets a takedown into half guard.
Solomon scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Solomon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Solomon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solomon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solomon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Avila defending well though.
Avila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Avila.
Solomon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Solomon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solomon.
Avila wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Avila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solomon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Avila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Solomon has momentary wrist control but Avila slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Avila wants to stand but Solomon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Avila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Solomon working a defensive guard but Avila passes into half guard.
Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avila.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Avila has control of the leg.
Avila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Avila has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Avila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Avila closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solomon's guard.
Avila is standing up over Solomon. Solomon looks to escape but Avila dives into side control.
Avila 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.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon trying to control but Avila flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Solomon is in bad spot here.
Avila lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon tries to escape but Avila has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solomon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Avila scores with punches from the back.
#T1#
Avila is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Solomon trying to control the action but Avila just sinks the hooks in.
Avila has good solid back control here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I really don't envy Solomon right now.
Avila is trying to stick to Solomon's back but Solomon is turning into Avila. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Avila's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solomon.
Avila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Solomon throws a big elbow that misses.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Avila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Solomon wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Solomon looking for a guillotine here but Avila defends easily.
Solomon is looking to sweep but instead, Avila has passed into half guard.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
Avila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Solomon tries to roll over but Avila keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Solomon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avila is working away from the top position though.
Avila prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Solomon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Avila manages to mount him!
Avila in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Avila dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Avila gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Avila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Avila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avila won't allow Solomon to sweep him here.
Solomon looking to control but Avila passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon wants to improve his position but Avila is controlling well.
Solomon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avila's back!#T1#
Solomon throwing sloppy strikes.
Avila is trying to get back to his feet but Solomon has full control of the position and if anything, Avila has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Avila avoids the strikes from Solomon. #ES#
Avila manages to escape to his feet.
Solomon tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
Avila seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Solomon throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Avila counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Avila. #BC#
Avila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Solomon clinches up against the cage.
Avila throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Solomon pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Avila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Avila is stalling in the full guard.
Avila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Avila gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Avila clinches up with Solomon and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Avila is fighting off a takedown attempt but Solomon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Avila to the mat. Avila regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Solomon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Solomon tries to stand but Avila is controlling from the bottom.
Avila wants to stand but Solomon is controlling the position. #SUB#
Avila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Avila has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Solomon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Solomon scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4##BC#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Solomon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avila is holding on to half guard well.
Solomon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solomon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Solomon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Avila defends it well.
Danny Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theo Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avila is pressing down on Solomon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Theo Avila.
Well Avila 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Avila!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Avila has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Avila creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Avila.
Silva lands an elbow just above Avila 's eye.
Silva stalling the fight.
Avila takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avila is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Silva.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Avila avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Avila really is a fat lump.
Avila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Avila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva stalling.
Avila working hard to break the clinch.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Avila avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Avila's defenses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Avila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Avila misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Avila looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Avila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Avila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Avila tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Silva avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avila's brow. #T4#
Avila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avila misses with some punches.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Avila, against the cage.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Avila's efforts to push away.
Silva blocks a body shot from Avila.
Silva stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Avila forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avila's brow.
Avila takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Avila avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Manuel Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Avila dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Avila blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Avila tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Avila can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Avila blocks an elbow strike.
Avila avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Avila blocks an elbow strike.
Avila dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Avila avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Silva is pushing Avila up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Avila blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
#T3#
Avila dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Avila's efforts to push away.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Avila takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Avila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avila's brow.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Avila blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Avila pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Avila moves into the clinch.
Avila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avila blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avila's brow.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Avila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Avila avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Avila blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Avila blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Avila has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Avila shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Avila leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Avila avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Avila wants to break free but Silva has control.
#T2#
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Avila blocks an elbow strike.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva is stalling here.
Avila blocks the elbow strike.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Avila pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva has Avila pressed against the cage, preventing Avila from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
#T3##BC#
Avila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Avila gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva is stalling here.
Avila blocks an elbow strike.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Avila in his tracks for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva lands an elbow just above Avila 's eye.
Manuel Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva stalls.
Silva continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avila avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Theo Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Silva!
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