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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 58 p4p, 437 weight class) and Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 11 p4p, 62 weight class). DeSilva comes into the arena with Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa) blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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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 32 - 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 32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudhon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
A little jabbing left from Proudhon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Proudhon digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
Proudhon is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Proudhon looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.
A quick step to the side and DeSilva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudhon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DeSilva darts in and clinches Proudhon up against the ropes.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Proudhon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudhon breaks the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Proudhon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeSilva thinking.
Proudhon throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva throws a shot from downtown. Proudhon moves away and avoids it.
Proudhon throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeSilva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Proudhon counters with a nice uppercut.
Proudhon throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
DeSilva defending well as Proudhon loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva forces Proudhon back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Proudhon.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudhon's elbow.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Proudhon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Proudhon's gas tank.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudhon's elbow.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Proudhon lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSilvas head.
Proudhon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Proudhon controls the action.
Proudhon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSilva controlling the action here for a moment.
Proudhon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Proudhon.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Proudhon uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Proudhon.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon.
Proudhon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Proudhon's ribcage. Proudhon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Proudhon lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with the head strike.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Proudhon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
Proudhon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Proudhon tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Proudhon.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudhon's elbow.
Proudhon blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Proudhon controls his hands.
Proudhon lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Proudhon.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Proudhon misses with the head strike.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Proudhon uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva cracks Proudhon with a nice body shot.
DeSilva is working Proudhon over against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Proudhon backwards.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Proudhon controls his hands.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Proudhon.
Proudhon scores with a hook to the body.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva takes a swing at Proudhon's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Proudhon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Proudhon walks into a left hand.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
DeSilva cracks Proudhon with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Proudhon slips under a jab.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
DeSilva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Proudhon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Proudhon's head backwards.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proudhon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeSilva takes the fight into the clinch.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Proudhon gets through DeSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Proudhon controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Proudhon.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Proudhon being controlled against the ropes.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Proudhon throws a head punch that misses.
Proudhon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Proudhon lands a shoulder strike.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Proudhon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
Proudhon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Proudhon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proudhon.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proudhon.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Proudhon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
Proudhon misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Proudhon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
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!
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Proudhon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Proudhon fails to land.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Proudhon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Proudhon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Proudhon down.
DeSilva misses with a looping left.
Proudhon needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Proudhon slips the punch.
DeSilva takes a swing at Proudhon's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva wants to clinch up but Proudhon keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
Proudhon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Proudhon.
DeSilva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeSilva darts in and clinches Proudhon up against the ropes.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudhon throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva has closed the distance and engaged Proudhon in a clinch.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Proudhon blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Proudhon controls the action.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Proudhon.
Proudhon lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Proudhon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudhon gets through DeSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva is leaning against Proudhon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
Proudhon throws a head punch that misses.
Proudhon misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Proudhon pushes him off.
DeSilva scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudhon throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Proudhon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudhon misses with a series of wild punches.
Proudhon ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proudhon manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Proudhon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Proudhon misses with a straight right.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeSilva misses with a few strikes there.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Proudhon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeSilva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Proudhon to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSilva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Proudhon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proudhon ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
DeSilva swings for the body but Proudhon moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Proudhon! But no joy.
Proudhon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeSilva tries to clinch but Proudhon moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Proudhon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proudhon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSilva thumps Proudhon with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Proudhon misses.
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva tried to counter with a leg kick but Proudhon avoided it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Proudhon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeSilva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Proudhon. Those never looked like landing.
Proudhon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
Proudhon misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeSilva. Proudhon shrugs it off though.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSilva lands with an overhand left.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Proudhon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Proudhon tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Proudhon misses with the head strike.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Proudhon staying out of range there.
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
Proudhon lands a lovely overhand right.
Proudhon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
Proudhon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Proudhon cracks DeSilva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Proudhon walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Proudhon moves out of range.
Proudhon sizes up DeSilva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proudhon misses with a body shot.
DeSilva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Proudhon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Proudhon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.
Proudhon misses with a wild body shot.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Proudhon takes one to the chin there.
Proudhon looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
As Proudhon looks to move away, DeSilva throws a big counter combo but Proudhon just gets out of the way.
Proudhon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva throws a hook but Proudhon blocks it.
As DeSilva backs off Proudhon throws a huge counter combo but DeSilva manages to avoid it all.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Proudhon backwards.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pierre Joseph Proudhon just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Proudhon's ribs.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudhon throws out a counter right but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
Proudhon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva digs a good hook to Proudhon's body.
Proudhon misses with a series of wild punches.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudhon. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva gets a clinch.
DeSilva is leaning against Proudhon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Proudhon.
Proudhon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Proudhon breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva darts in and clinches Proudhon up against the ropes.
Proudhon throws a head punch that misses.
Proudhon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Proudhon fails to land.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Proudhons head.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Proudhon.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Proudhon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSilva tries to clinch but Proudhon is having none of it.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Proudhon's head back.
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 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Proudhon is out of range and DeSilva settles back down.
A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target.
Proudhon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva rushes Proudhon and presses him up against the ropes.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Proudhon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with the head strike.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proudhon.
A body shot lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeSilva tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Proudhon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
Proudhon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Proudhon blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Proudhon fails to land.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Proudhon backwards.
DeSilva presses Proudhon against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the ropes.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Proudhon or not.
Proudhon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva works on Proudhon's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Proudhon takes a shot to the head.
Proudhon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva had his way with Pierre Joseph Proudhon in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Proudhon looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
Proudhon 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 clinches up with Proudhon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Proudhon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Proudhon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Proudhon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Proudhon's elbow.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proudhon prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Proudhon controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Proudhon gets through DeSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Proudhon lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva tries to work over Proudhon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Proudhon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Proudhon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Proudhon throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proudhon has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Proudhon breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Proudhon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeSilva is looking to clinch.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Proudhon under the eye.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Proudhon.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.
Proudhon misses with a hook
and DeSilva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Proudhon misses.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudhon is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon throws a nice looking combination but DeSilva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Proudhon. Those never looked like landing.
Proudhon connects with a body shot.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudhon is just out of range.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Proudhon.
DeSilva delivers a nice body kick.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Proudhon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSilva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proudhon.
Proudhon misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from DeSilva misses.
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!
Proudhon throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Proudhon ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva misses with a kick to the body.
Proudhon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSilva. That's going to slow Proudhon down.
Proudhon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Proudhon throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and DeSilva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
Proudhon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Antonio Mauricio DeSilva.
Well DeSilva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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