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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 5 p4p, 50 weight class) and Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 2 p4p, 8 weight class). DeSilva has chosen Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa) as his entrance music. Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSilva circles away.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but DeSilva pushes him off.
DeSilva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bolleke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeSilva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeSilva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bolleke defends it nicely.
Donk. Bolleke catches DeSilva right on the button with a cross.
DeSilva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeSilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but DeSilva pushes him off.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolleke as he jumps to the side.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
Bolleke misses with a wild combination.
DeSilva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bolleke is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bolleke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bolleke seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but DeSilva dodges it nicely.
Bolleke prevents DeSilva from improving his position.
DeSilva gets back to full guard.
DeSilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolleke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
DeSilva is trying to keep Bolleke in close.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke advances to half guard.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but DeSilva won't allow it.
DeSilva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeSilva.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSilva is on top in guard.
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolleke working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
DeSilva controlling from the top position.
Bolleke trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.
DeSilva working some strikes from top position.
DeSilva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeSilva throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot.
DeSilva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolleke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bolleke drops an elbow to the side of DeSilva's head.
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but DeSilva is working away.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
DeSilva controlling the position well here. Bolleke rolled but DeSilva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSilva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
You can see the frustration on Bolleke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
DeSilva tries to keep control of the position but Bolleke is staying busy.
What can Bolleke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bolleke rolls, trying to escape but DeSilva keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeSilva controlling the positon.
Bolleke grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva tries to get the hooks in deep but Bolleke pushed the leg off.
DeSilva is landing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke just trying to survive but DeSilva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
DeSilva loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bolleke hold on?
Bolleke wants to control his opponent's hands but DeSilva gets his hands free.
Bolleke wants to escape the position.
Bolleke trying to control but not successfully.
DeSilva punishes Bolleke with strikes from the back mount.
Bolleke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bolleke is desperately trying to improve his position but DeSilva has a good base and remains in mount.
DeSilva looking to control but Bolleke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeSilva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolleke is now in DeSilva's guard. A big mistake from DeSilva there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
Bolleke scoring with some ground and pound.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva controlling Bolleke's posture.
Bolleke trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
DeSilva working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeSilva is looking to sweep but instead, Bolleke has passed into half guard.
Bolleke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeSilva trying to control here.
Bolleke passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolleke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolleke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to DeSilva's body. DeSilva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Bolleke pushes him off.
DeSilva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeSilva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSilva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Excellent takedown into side control there by DeSilva.
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!
DeSilva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke manages to get back to half guard.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away.
DeSilva working over Bolleke with some ground and pound. Bolleke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolleke won't allow DeSilva to pass to mount.
DeSilva is looking for submissions but instead, Bolleke has regained full guard.
Bolleke is trying to control the position but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Bolleke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looking for a guillotine here but Bolleke defends easily.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
DeSilva has his hands on Bolleke's head, controlling the position.
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolleke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy.
Bolleke working DeSilva over with strikes.
Bolleke working over DeSilva with some ground and pound. DeSilva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeSilva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
DeSilva is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolleke has a good base and remains in mount.
Bolleke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bolleke controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
DeSilva clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of DeSilva's head.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolleke smiles and moves away.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
DeSilva dives in and grabs Bolleke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bolleke pushes down on DeSilva's head and hops out.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from DeSilva. DeSilva gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DeSilva lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeSilva working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bolleke cracks DeSilva with a solid left hand.
DeSilva working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
Bolleke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but DeSilva is keeping the position.
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolleke is in close to DeSilva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bolleke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolleke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolleke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
DeSilva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bolleke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bolleke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DeSilva moves into full guard.
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeSilva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bolleke is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DeSilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke had his way with Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSilva takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolleke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeSilva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeSilva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke gets back to half guard.
Bolleke tries to roll over but DeSilva keeps him under control.
Bolleke blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeSilva.
DeSilva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bolleke gets back to full guard.
DeSilva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeSilva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
DeSilva trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolleke, not yet.
Bolleke is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
DeSilva trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Bolleke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
Bolleke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolleke got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolleke has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.
Bolleke won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here.
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
Bolleke trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeSilva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
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 Thomas Bolleke.
I think Bolleke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Thomas Bolleke 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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