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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Johnson Da Silva (ranked 4766 p4p, 3174 weight class) and Tavon Shebu (ranked 539 p4p, 422 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Projota - Foco, Força e Fé. Tavon Shebu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbert Johnson Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shebu gets caught flat footed, as Da Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shebu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Da Silva dives into side control.
Shebu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Da Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Shebu tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position.
Da Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Shebu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Da Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Da Silva working the head with strikes.
Da Silva 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.
Shebu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shebu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shebu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
Shebu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Shebu tries to pass.
Da Silva is controlling Shebu's posture.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shebu is controlling him.
Shebu postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shebu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Shebu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.
Shebu has control of Da Silva's left arm, preventing Da Silva from doing any damage.
Da Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Da Silva prevents Shebu from getting back to his feet.
Shebu pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four 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.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva won't allow Shebu to get back to his feet.
Shebu wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Shebu controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva pulls Shebu in to control the position.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gilbert Johnson Da Silva 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.
Shebu connects with a jab.
Shebu thumps Da Silva with a low kick.
Shebu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Shebu sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shebu sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shebu tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Shebu tries to kick Da Silva off but Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shebu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gilbert Johnson Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Da Silva keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Shebu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shebu - that landed with a thud.
Shebu stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Johnson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shebu lands an uppercut.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shebu.
Shebu lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shebu working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Da Silva looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shebu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shebu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Shebu.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
Shebu lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shebu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Shebu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shebu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shebu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Shebu lands a body punch.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Shebu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Shebu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shebu presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shebu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shebu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Shebu.
A right handed body shot lands from Shebu.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
Shebu pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
The referee calls for Shebu to work.
Come on Shebu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shebu lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Shebu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shebu lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu is working Da Silva over against the cage.
Shebu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shebu lands a body shot.
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
Shebu cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Shebu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Da Silva is looking for a takedown.
Shebu taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Shebu on the inside.
Shebu working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shebu lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Shebu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Shebu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shebu slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Shebu. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Shebu drives through and clinches with Da Silva against the cage.
Shebu stalling against the cage.
Shebu works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Da Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shebu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Johnson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Shebu gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shebu, as that shot connected.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shebu connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Shebu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gilbert Johnson Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shebu lands an overhand right.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Shebu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shebu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shebu pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Shebu won't allow it.
Shebu lands a body shot.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shebu lands a knee to the body.
Shebu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Shebu on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Da Silva up against the cage.
Shebu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Shebu.
Shebu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Shebu.
Shebu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike.
Shebu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shebu lands a body punch.
Shebu digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Shebu.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shebu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Shebu.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
Shebu scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shebu.
Shebu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Shebu manages to get underhooks.
Shebu lands with a left to the head.
Shebu has Da Silva pressed against the cage.
Shebu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shebu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shebu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Shebu manages to get underhooks.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shebu pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shebu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shebu avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shebu is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavon Shebu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shebu 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavon Shebu!
After the big win, Tavon Shebu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vanguard Athletics and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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