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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 99 p4p, 361 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 18 p4p, 60 weight class). DeSilva comes into the arena with Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa) blaring out of the sound system. Holmes Jr has chosen Red - Damage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Holmes Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but DeSilva won't allow it.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes Jr pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is trying to drag DeSilva to the mat but DeSilva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch but Holmes Jr improves position.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
Holmes Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeSilva prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes Jr or not.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Holmes Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes Jr tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeSilva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holmes Jr can turn it around.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSilva smiles and moves away.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva forces Holmes Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Holmes Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 tries to score with a low kick but Holmes Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Holmes Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but DeSilva steps away.
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeSilva lunges at Holmes Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes Jr's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick that knocks DeSilva off balance momentarily.
Holmes Jr gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Holmes Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
Holmes Jr cracks DeSilva with a nice body shot.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes Jr.
DeSilva stalling.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeSilva cracks Holmes Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva slips under a jab.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holmes Jr cracks DeSilva with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Holmes Jr.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the body
and DeSilva counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes Jr backing up. Holmes Jr nods at DeSilva to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
DeSilva rushes Holmes Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but DeSilva stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva effectively controlling the action here.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr decides to pull guard.
DeSilva won't allow Holmes Jr to sweep him here.
Holmes Jr 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva stands and steps away. Holmes Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DeSilva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSilva has Holmes Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes Jr.
Good body shot from Holmes Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr jumps guard and drags DeSilva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but DeSilva uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes Jr is looking to regain half guard here but DeSilva keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes Jr is refusing to be controlled, as DeSilva sits in half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeSilva pulls his head out easily.
DeSilva is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holmes Jr gets back to full guard.
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holmes Jr misses with an uppercut.
DeSilva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeSilva misses the body punch
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes Jr misses with a body shot
and DeSilva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Holmes Jr.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
DeSilva swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Holmes Jr swings widly with a right hand
and DeSilva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from DeSilva finds it's way through Holmes Jr's defenses.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes Jr throws a counter combo.
Holmes Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes Jr throws a chopping leg kick but DeSilva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes Jr off balance momentarily.
Holmes Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes Jr or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Holmes Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Holmes Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holmes Jr's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes Jr as DeSilva tries to tie him up.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeSilva walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a right hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
Holmes Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSilva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes Jr can do to turn this around?
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holmes Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Holmes Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva gets underhooks to prevent Holmes Jr's takedown attempt.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes Jr fails to land.
A body shot lands from DeSilva.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva is leaning against Holmes Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
DeSilva lands with a shot to the body.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holmes Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Holmes Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holmes Jr ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva forces Holmes Jr back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva is leaning against Holmes Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes Jr lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeSilva wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes Jr won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva throws a solid leg kick but Holmes Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
Holmes Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Holmes Jr misses its intended target.
DeSilva missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holmes Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holmes Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva tries to work over Holmes Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes Jr.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeSilva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Holmes Jr.
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!
Holmes Jr lands a shoulder strike.
DeSilva stops a takedown attempt from Holmes Jr.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva had his way with Mike Holmes Jr in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DeSilva lands with a right hand.
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
DeSilva pushes Holmes Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but DeSilva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holmes Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Holmes Jr has a closed guard, preventing DeSilva from standing up.
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Holmes Jr keeps moving.
DeSilva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Holmes Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeSilva forces his way into half guard.
Holmes Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeSilva pulls his head out easily.
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSilva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Good leg kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSilva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
DeSilva is looking for a counter combo.
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Holmes Jr is out of range.
DeSilva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good work by DeSilva as he checks the leg kick.
DeSilva half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
Holmes Jr swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes Jr connects with a right hand. DeSilva shakes it off.
DeSilva checks the leg kick.
DeSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
Holmes Jr prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Holmes Jr avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva stands up from Holmes Jr's guard - DeSilva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Antonio Mauricio DeSilva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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