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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 742 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 103 p4p, 165 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by URSO O INVENCÍVEL. Boudreaux is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Boudreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boudreaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Boudreaux unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boudreaux but Boudreaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boudreaux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Boudreaux throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Boudreaux sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boudreaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Rickson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Boudreaux, which made it look bad.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Boudreaux forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boudreaux prevents it.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws a head punch that misses.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boudreaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boudreaux misses with a body punch.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva tries for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks.
Boudreaux is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boudreaux to the mat. Boudreaux regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva prevents Boudreaux from getting back to his feet.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
Boudreaux scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Boudreaux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boudreaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boudreaux slows down the pace here.
Silva is trying to drag Boudreaux to the mat but Boudreaux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boudreaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boudreaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boudreaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boudreaux moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boudreaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boudreaux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boudreaux is defending well.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Boudreaux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Boudreaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boudreaux connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudreaux.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Boudreaux tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boudreaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boudreaux is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Boudreaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudreaux can pounce on him.
Oooh a lovely combination from Boudreaux sends Silva down but not out. Boudreaux dives into side control looking to finish.
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Rickson Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boudreaux lands an uppercut, right on the button! Silva tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jethro Boudreaux!
After the big win, Jethro Boudreaux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Rickson Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'una derrota no significa fracaso, significa pararte y comenzar otra ves con mas fuerzas.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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