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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 216 p4p, 234 weight class) and Alex Parker (ranked 28 p4p, 32 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeSilva tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Parker checks a leg kick.
DeSilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from DeSilva finds it's target.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt
and Parker counters by clinching up.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker misses with a body punch.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a leg kick but DeSilva sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeSilva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parker sprawls and moves away.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker lands a body shot.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parker in his tracks.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parker throws a low kick but DeSilva moves out of range easily.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker feints and then cracks DeSilva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeSilva down.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSilva is defended easily by Parker.
DeSilva cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a body kick that misses
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeSilva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Parker is trying to stand up here but DeSilva is controlling him well.
DeSilva wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parker taking shots to the head.
DeSilva wants to control the pace but Parker is squirming around nicely.
Parker is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSilva controlling from mount.
DeSilva landing strikes, looking to finish!
DeSilva controlling the pace for now.
DeSilva tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DeSilva looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Parker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker is trying to stand up.
DeSilva with the ground and pound from mount.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parker is trying to escape the mount.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! DeSilva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
Parker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
DeSilva lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker jabs at DeSilva's body.
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Parker blocking some punches.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is trying to break free.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
DeSilva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Parker's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parker is pushing DeSilva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva leaning against his opponent.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker taking a breather.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva tries to advance to mount but Parker instead regains half guard.
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilva sits in half guard.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but Parker defending well.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Parker is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilva sits in half guard.
DeSilva lands with a punch from half guard.
DeSilva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
Parker pushes DeSilva off and gets back to his feet.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
DeSilva throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSilva checks a low kick from Parker.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker punishes DeSilva's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
DeSilva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
Parker throws a low kick but DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Parker moves away from the strike by DeSilva.
Parker lands a leg kick that knocks DeSilva off balance momentarily.
Parker takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker checks a low kick from DeSilva.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on DeSilva's head and hops out.
Parker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DeSilva is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeSilva rather than just go for the knockout.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeSilva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Parker quickly recovers to half guard.
DeSilva trying to advance position but Parker counters by regaining guard.
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeSilva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker cracks DeSilva with a good jab.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeSilva.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSilva.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker looks to land a body kick but DeSilva moved away.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker slips a jab from DeSilva.
Parker throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
Parker is looking to chop away at DeSilva's legs.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
DeSilva misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Parker tenderised DeSilva's leg. DeSilva is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeSilva shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parker with the inside leg kick.
DeSilva avoids a kick to the body.
DeSilva slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by DeSilva as he checks the leg kick.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeSilva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeSilva finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker's head.
Parker tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
Parker stuns DeSilva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeSilva scores with a jab. Parker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
DeSilva scores with a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSilva is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeSilva has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Parker.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Parker.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
DeSilva fails to pull guard.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
DeSilva tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parker tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
Parker tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Parker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeSilva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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