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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Silva (ranked 3464 p4p, 4152 weight class) and Goncalo Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goncalo Ninja will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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174 cm 25 154 2 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm 25 149 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Good kicks Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Goncalo Ninja! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ninja on his heels. He'll look to pass Ninja's guard now, I'm sure. Silva wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ninja wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position. Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ninja is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ninja dives on top into guard.
Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ninja escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ninja has managed to free his arm - good work. Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ninja has managed to free his arm - good work. Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ninja is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ninja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva. Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ninja is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ninja is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ninja is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ninja sees it coming and defends easily. Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ninja is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ninja defends it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ninja is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Silva dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ninja throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily. Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ninja can do to turn this around? Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ninja. No joy for Silva on that attempt. Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Silva looking to pass the guard. Silva is looking to advance position but Ninja has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Ninja wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva regains half guard. Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Silva gets full guard. Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now. Pedro Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva prevents Ninja from getting back to his feet. Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard. Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Ninja defends the submission attempt. Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ninja sees it coming and defends easily. Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Ninja looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ninja defends it well. Silva is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ninja is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Silva!
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RATING
27% |
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