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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Diniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maguila Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva Jr has chosen Drowning Pool - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Maguila Silva Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Diniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maguila Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diniz shoots in for a takedown but Silva Jr shows good takedown defense.
Diniz looks for a takedown but Silva Jr sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Diniz circles away.
Diniz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva Jr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Diniz. 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.
Diniz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diniz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva Jr tries to avoid it but Diniz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva Jr to the ground. Silva Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diniz tries to keep at a distance but Silva Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diniz managing to block the knees to the body from Silva Jr.
Knees to the body from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands a knee to the body.
Diniz is breathing heavily.
Silva Jr landing knees to the head.
Silva Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva Jr landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva Jr.
It looks like Vitor Diniz has been cut.
Silva Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diniz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Diniz's ribcage.
Silva Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Silva Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diniz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Diniz's ribcage.
Silva Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Diniz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diniz can't get the takedown.
Silva Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diniz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva Jr tries to clinch up but Diniz circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diniz fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva Jr stuffs the takedown.
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.
Silva Jr is looking to clinch but Diniz is avoiding it.
Diniz tries to clinch up
and Silva Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maguila Silva Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Diniz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diniz has his takedown stuffed
and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Silva Jr missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diniz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva Jr with a knee to the head.
Silva Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva Jr missing with knees to the body.
Maguila Silva Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diniz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Diniz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva Jr lands a knee to the head.
Silva Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Diniz is blocking nicely.
Silva Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diniz takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diniz jumps guard but Silva Jr stands there with Diniz around his waist. Diniz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Diniz avoids the damage to the body.
Diniz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diniz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Diniz's ribcage.
Diniz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Diniz blocks with his arms.
Silva Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diniz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diniz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diniz misses with a knee to the head.
Silva Jr gets underhooks to prevent Diniz's takedown attempt.
Silva Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Silva Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Diniz's ribcage.
Diniz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva Jr prevents it.
Diniz wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diniz tries for a takedown but Silva Jr manages to get underhooks.
Silva Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diniz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Diniz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva Jr gets underhooks to prevent Diniz's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Silva Jr.
Diniz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diniz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diniz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Silva Jr.
Diniz tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Diniz avoids the damage to the body.
Silva Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diniz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diniz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva Jr prevents it.
Diniz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Diniz is working for takedown but Silva Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diniz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Diniz's ribcage.
Diniz avoiding damage as Silva Jr throws knees to the body.
Diniz jumps guard but Silva Jr stands there with Diniz around his waist. Diniz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diniz.
Silva Jr missing with knees to the body.
Diniz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diniz.
Silva Jr landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diniz blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Diniz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva Jr landing knees to the body.
Silva Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diniz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diniz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva Jr missing with knees to the body.
Silva Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diniz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diniz manages to end up in side control.
Diniz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diniz but great work by Silva Jr.
Diniz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diniz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maguila Silva Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Diniz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Diniz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva Jr won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diniz working the ground and pound but Silva Jr is defending the strikes.
Diniz in side control, throwing shots but Silva Jr defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diniz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva Jr pushes Diniz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diniz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diniz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silva Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diniz's guard! Nice work there by Silva Jr!
Silva Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vitor Diniz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diniz tries for a takedown but Silva Jr circles away easily
and Silva Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Silva Jr with a knee to the head.
Silva Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diniz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Diniz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Diniz is blocking nicely.
Silva Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diniz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Diniz's ribcage.
Diniz pulls guard successfully.
Diniz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diniz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva Jr passes into side control.
Diniz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diniz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four 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.
Diniz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diniz tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diniz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vitor Diniz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva Jr is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maguila Silva Jr.
I've got Silva Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maguila Silva Jr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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