CFC 4: Silva vs Smith PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexei Markovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Markovic
vs
Clark

205 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by Markovic.
Markovic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Markovic swinging wildly here.

Clark shoots in and bounces Markovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Markovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up in Markovic's guard and throws a big left but Markovic blocks it.
Clark told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Markovic has wrist control.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clark pushing down on Markovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Markovic defends it.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Markovic is working away.
Clark thows a huge punch but Markovic dodges it nicely.
Clark is nestled in close to Markovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clark stops Markovic from getting back to his feet.
Clark content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark winds up and cracks Markovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Clark.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Markovic's temple.

It looks like Alexei Markovic has been cut.

Markovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Clark.
Markovic is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Alexei Markovic's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.

Alexei Markovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Markovic defending well.

Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Markovic to stand up.
Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Markovic enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Markovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark lands a couple of digs.

Jeez, Alexei Markovic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexei Markovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Clark!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
14%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez's entrance music is Inside the Fire. A fine choice. Felipe Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gonzalez
vs
Washington

165 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzalez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Gonzalez backs off Washington throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Gonzalez connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Felipe Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Washington.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonzalez.
Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington stuffs the takedown.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Washington.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzalez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body.
Gonzalez digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Washington looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Gonzalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gonzalez lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzalez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Gonzalez.

Washington is rocked!
Washington is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Washington can't get the takedown.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown.
Washington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzalez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gonzalez after a bit of a struggle.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washington being controlled against the cage.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Gonzalez on the inside.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzalez.
Clinched against the cage, Gonzalez lands a big elbow that drops Washington! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Washington is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Gonzalez!
Felipe Gonzalez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selaraj Thangappan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selaraj Thangappan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Selaraj Thangappan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Perez
vs
Thangappan

189 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Selaraj Thangappan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thangappan has managed to clinch.
Thangappan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thangappan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.

Perez gets control of Thangappan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Perez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Thangappan 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.

Perez working for a triangle but Thangappan defends it easily.
Thangappan stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thangappan with a nice head shot there.
Thangappan postures up and lands a big shot to Perez's brow.
Perez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thangappan landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thangappan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez looking to control.
Thangappan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perez is not content to let Thangappan control the position.
Thangappan is working Perez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thangappan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Thangappan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thangappan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thangappan cracks Perez with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Perez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thangappan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Perez some visible discomfort.
Thangappan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thangappan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Perez to see if he's OK.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perez tries to buck Thangappan off but Thangappan is having none of it.

Thangappan is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.
Perez is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Thangappan scoring with punches and elbows.
Thangappan lands an elbow.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Thangappan keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thangappan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thangappan is chipping away with strikes.

Perez is rocked!
Thangappan grinds an elbow into Perez's temple.
Oh Perez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Thangappan decides to stand back up.
Thangappan connects with a solid leg kick.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.

Thangappan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Perez tightens his grip and picks Thangappan up, before dumping him to the ground. Thangappan manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez controlling from the top position.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thangappan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thangappan wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selaraj Thangappan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Perez stuffs the takedown.
Thangappan doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Perez connects with a right hand. Thangappan shakes it off.

Perez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thangappan was covering up waiting for the punch and Perez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Perez advances to half guard.
Perez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thangappan on the ground.

Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thangappan has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thangappan gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thangappan is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thangappan 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.

Perez is working an open guard so Thangappan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thangappan is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.

Thangappan instigates a clinch.
Thangappan is trying to pull guard but Perez has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thangappan can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.

Thangappan successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thangappan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Thangappan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Perez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thangappan to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Perez.
Thangappan tries to buck Perez off but Perez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thangappan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thangappan is breathing heavily.
Perez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thangappan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thangappan is staying active underneath Perez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Thangappan manages to get to full guard.
Thangappan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Perez has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Perez taking a break here but Thangappan is having none of it and regains half guard.

Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thangappan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez.

Thangappan kicks Perez off and gets back to his feet.
Lucas Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Perez gets tackled into the cage by Thangappan. Thangappan maintains the clinch.
Perez is pressed up against the cage. Thangappan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Perez down to the mat. Perez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Perez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thangappan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.

Thangappan clinches up against the cage.

Perez jumps guard.
Thangappan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thangappan wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Thangappan won't allow Perez to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thangappan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thangappan scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thangappan is in close to Perez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perez controls Thangappan momentarily but Thangappan frees himself.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Perez keeping full guard, as Thangappan tries to pass.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perez trying to control the position.

Perez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thangappan escapes and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thangappan wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.

That's two 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.
Perez tries to bench press Thangappan off him but Thangappan keeps the position.

Thangappan is trying to get an arm triangle but Perez is defending well.
Thangappan working the head with strikes.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Thangappan keeps moving and retains side control.

Thangappan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Perez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thangappan's guard! Nice work there by Perez!
Thangappan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thangappan looking for a sweep. Not yet Thangappan, not yet.

Thangappan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thangappan tries to strike from the bottom.
Perez trying to control but Thangappan is working from the bottom.
Thangappan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perez's guard.

Perez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Thangappan from controlling successfully.
Thangappan wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Thangappan landing with the ground and pound.
Perez is trying to control the position but Thangappan postures up.
Thangappan trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Thangappan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thangappan won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
Perez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thangappan manages to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selaraj Thangappan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thangappan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selaraj Thangappan!
Selaraj Thangappan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Gasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azad Azeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gasanov
vs
Azeem

173 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mamed Gasanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Azad Azeem!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gasanov loads up on a big right hand but Azeem slips the punch.
Gasanov scores with a body shot.
Gasanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gasanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Azeem.
Gasanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Gasanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Azad Azeem has been cut.
Gasanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azeem.
Azeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azeem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Gasanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gasanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Azeem is fending him off so far but Gasanov persists. Nope, Azeem circles away and we're back to standing.
Gasanov throws a series of punches but Azeem moves out of range.
As Gasanov backs off Azeem throws a huge counter combo but Gasanov manages to avoid it all.
Gasanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azeem counters with a three punch combo that has Gasanov backing up. Gasanov nods at Azeem to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gasanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Some wild striking there from Gasanov.
Azeem misses with a double jab.
Gasanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasanov misses with a straight right.
Azeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gasanov.
Azeem wants to counter with a clinch but Gasanov pushes him away.
Gasanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Azeem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gasanov misses with a double jab.
Gasanov is breathing heavily.
Azeem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gasanov will feel that in the morning.
Azeem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Azeem tries to bum rush Gasanov with a series of wild strikes but Gasanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gasanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Azeem darts in looking for a takedown but Gasanov gets double underhooks and turns Azeem into the cage.
Azeem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gasanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Gasanov.
Mamed Gasanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azeem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Azeem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Azeem!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gasanov misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gasanov as Azeem shoots in.
A punch combination from Gasanov misses.
Gasanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azeem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gasanov throws a combination that misses

and Azeem counters by moving into the clinch.
Azeem throws a punch but it's blocked by Gasanov.
Gasanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gasanov is trying to push Azeem away but Azeem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Azeem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Azeem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azeem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Azeem is trying to drag Gasanov to the mat but Gasanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mamed Gasanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azad Azeem.

Gasanov breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Azeem. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gasanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azeem's head.

Gasanov rushes Azeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Gasanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gasanov misses with a hook.
Azeem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Azeem stalks Gasanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gasanov's face. Gasanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Azeem throws a series of strikes that have Gasanov backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Gasanov.
Gasanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gasanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gasanov misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Gasanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azad Azeem's cut.
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.

Azeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gasanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Gasanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mamed Gasanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gasanov throws a leg kick but Azeem moved away.
Gasanov misses with a double jab.
Gasanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azeem.
Azeem feints a jab promting Gasanov to slip. Azeem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gasanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Azeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gasanov scores with a hook to the body. Azeem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gasanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Azeem. Azeem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azeem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gasanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azeem throws a counter combo.
Gasanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azeem wants to counter the offense by Gasanov and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azeem lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gasanov moves into range and clinches up with Azeem.
Azeem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gasanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gasanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azeem can do to turn this around?
Azeem is trying to force a seperation but Gasanov has the dominant position.
Gasanov can't break the clinch.
Azeem trying to land knees to the body.
Gasanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gasanov is trying to break the clinch but Azeem is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gasanov prevents it.
Gasanov tries to circle away but Azeem has him pinned against the cage.
Azeem lands a nice knee to the body.
Azeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gasanov backwards.

Gasanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azeem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Azeem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Gasanov throws a combination. Azeem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Azeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gasanov.
Azeem misses with the combination.
Gasanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gasanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gasanov throws a nice looking combination but Azeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azeem slips a jab from Gasanov.
Jab by Gasanov.
Gasanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azeem moves away.
Azeem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Azeem duly obliges.
Gasanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azeem throws a low kick, looking for Gasanov's leg but Gasanov calmly moves out of range.

Azeem pushes Gasanov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azeem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gasanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Azeem swings wildly with an uppercut but Gasanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gasanov tries for a takedown but Azeem manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Azeem.
Nice body punch from Azeem.

Gasanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mamed Gasanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Azad Azeem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Azeem throws a shot to the body.
Azeem connects with a solid leg kick.
Azeem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gasanov. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Gasanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A right-left combo lands from Gasanov.

Azeem rushes Gasanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gasanov is trying to break the clinch but Azeem is controlling him.
Gasanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Azeem won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azeem goes for a takedown attempt but Gasanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azeem blocks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gasanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gasanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasanov throws a lazy right hand but Azeem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azeem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Azeem slips under a jab.
Gasanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azeem.
Azeem staying out of range there.
Azeem moves in looking to clinch but Gasanov pushes him off.
Gasanov misses with a combination
and Azeem counters with a straight right hand.
Gasanov feints a jab promting Azeem to slip. Gasanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Azeem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Azeem moves in looking to clinch but Gasanov pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azeem. That's going to slow Gasanov down.
Azeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gasanov circles away quickly and effectively.

Azeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azeem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azeem missing with knees to the body.
Gasanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Gasanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azeem connects with a right hand. Gasanov shakes it off.
Gasanov throws a leg kick but Azeem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Azeem unleashes a big counter combination but Gasanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Azad Azeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Gasanov.

Azeem fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gasanov to the ground. Azeem is now in Gasanov's guard.
Gasanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azeem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gasanov trying to control the position here.
Azeem trying to control but Gasanov is working from the bottom.
Azeem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gasanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gasanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamed Gasanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gasanov throws a nice looking combination but Azeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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 Mamed Gasanov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gasanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Gasanov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gonzales
vs
Kim

177 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramon Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Kim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales lands with a right hand.
Gonzales with a hook.
Gonzales scores with a nice head shot.

Kim is rocked!
Kim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzales finish him?
Kim tries to get into range but Gonzales steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kim! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gonzales scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramon Gonzales!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omari Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omari Magomedov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Omari Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magomedov
vs
Thorvaldson

176 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Thorvaldson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Jab from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Thorvaldson circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Thorvaldson misses.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorvaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorvaldson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Thorvaldson.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorvaldson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorvaldson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magomedov on the side of the head.
Thorvaldson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Thorvaldson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thorvaldson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Thorvaldson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thorvaldson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorvaldson is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Thorvaldson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thorvaldson is trying to control but can't.
Thorvaldson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Thorvaldson is looking to get to half guard.
Thorvaldson tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Thorvaldson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Thorvaldson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Thorvaldson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorvaldson tries to pull guard but Magomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Thorvaldson drops back down to his feet.
Thorvaldson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Magomedov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson misses with a body punch.
Thorvaldson throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Thorvaldson misses with a punch to the body.
Thorvaldson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Thorvaldson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thorvaldson pushes Magomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
Magomedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Magomedov stands there with Thorvaldson around his waist. Thorvaldson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Omari Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Thorvaldson.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Thorvaldson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A lazy left from Thorvaldson finds it's target.
Thorvaldson lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook

and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Thorvaldson is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov working away.
Thorvaldson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorvaldson tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.

Thorvaldson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Thorvaldson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thorvaldson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Magomedov easily slips into full mount!
Thorvaldson wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Thorvaldson is having none of it.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thorvaldson tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thorvaldson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Thorvaldson tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Magomedov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Thorvaldson is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thorvaldson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thorvaldson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Thorvaldson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Omari Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Thorvaldson.

Magomedov drives through and clinches with Thorvaldson against the cage.
Magomedov keeps control of Thorvaldson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Magomedov has Thorvaldson pressed against the cage.
Thorvaldson is looking to break free of the clinch but Magomedov has double underhooks.

Thorvaldson manages to pull guard.

Thorvaldson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Thorvaldson looking for subs off his back but Magomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorvaldson trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omari Magomedov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Thorvaldson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorvaldson scores with a three punch combo!
Thorvaldson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ragnar Thorvaldson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thorvaldson throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnar Thorvaldson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Magomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thorvaldson won't be happy with that.
Omari Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorvaldson struggling a bit here.
Magomedov wants to control but Thorvaldson is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorvaldson is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson struggling a bit here.
Thorvaldson is looking for a sweep.

Magomedov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thorvaldson lands a body shot.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorvaldson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnar Thorvaldson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorvaldson misses with a wild combination.
Thorvaldson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Thorvaldson scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorvaldson jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorvaldson scores with a shot to the body.
Thorvaldson scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thorvaldson, as that shot connected.
Thorvaldson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thorvaldson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorvaldson punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Thorvaldson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Thorvaldson misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorvaldson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thorvaldson loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Thorvaldson throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorvaldson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Thorvaldson gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Thorvaldson misses with the head strike.

Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Thorvaldson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thorvaldson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Thorvaldson is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Thorvaldson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorvaldson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Thorvaldson!
Ragnar Thorvaldson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rocky Theme - Gonna fly now. The key to victory for Ivan Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Silva
vs
Smith

181 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Silva shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Smith is backing up but Silva catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Smith covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Silva Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Silva!
Ivan Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.