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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between luiz Alborghetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rodrigo silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rodrigo silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with luiz Alborghetti's chin.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, luiz Alborghetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, rodrigo silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silva stuffs the takedown.
Alborghetti tries to clinch there but silva circles away.
Alborghetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alborghetti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says silva as he avoids it easily.
Alborghetti shoots in for a takedown but silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for luiz Alborghetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alborghetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alborghetti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alborghetti shoots in for a double leg but silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alborghetti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. silva defends it nicely.
Alborghetti doesn't manage to clinch there - silva circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alborghetti is defended easily by silva.
Alborghetti is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alborghetti is defended easily by silva.
Alborghetti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as silva backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from silva.
silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alborghetti.
silva motions for Alborghetti to come forward. silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alborghetti is looking to clinch but silva is avoiding it.
Alborghetti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
silva misses with a hook.
Alborghetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by silva.
silva rushes Alborghetti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alborghetti wants a takedown but no success here.
Alborghetti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Alborghetti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
silva throws a series of punches but Alborghetti avoids them all with ease.
silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
silva throws a series of punches but Alborghetti avoids them all with ease.
silva connects with a single shot there.
Alborghetti tries to clinch
and silva counters with a three punch combo that has Alborghetti backing up. Alborghetti nods at silva to acknowledge the strikes.
silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and silva moves into the clinch.
Alborghetti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
silva breaks from the clinch.
A big right from silva misses.
silva stuns Alborghetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
luiz Alborghetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alborghetti with a lazy takedown attempt
and silva counters with a series of strikes. Alborghetti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alborghetti looks to clinch
and silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Alborghetti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alborghetti is working for takedown but silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alborghetti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alborghetti shoots and misses
and silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alborghetti misses with a takedown attempt
and silva counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alborghetti throws an elbow but misses.
silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alborghetti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alborghetti goes for a takedown in the clinch but silva prevents it.
Alborghetti is working for takedown but silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alborghetti tries to work over silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alborghetti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alborghetti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as silva walks away with a smile on his face. Alborghetti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alborghetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alborghetti has his takedown stuffed
and silva counters by moving into the clinch.
silva manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborghetti tries for a takedown but silva circles away easily
and silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alborghetti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
silva misses with a knee strike.
Alborghetti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alborghetti goes for a takedown in the clinch but silva prevents it.
silva manages to break the clinch.
Alborghetti looks to clinch
and silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alborghetti goes for a takedown attempt but silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alborghetti tries for a takedown but silva circles away easily
and silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alborghetti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rodrigo silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alborghetti tries for a takedown but silva circles away easily
and silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alborghetti misses with a takedown attempt
and silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
silva is pressed up against the cage. Alborghetti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag silva down to the mat. silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for luiz Alborghetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alborghetti moves away from the strike by silva.
silva pushes Alborghetti up against the cage in a clinch.
silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alborghetti misses with a takedown
and silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from silva.
Alborghetti drops down looking for an ankle pick but silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alborghetti tries to clinch
and silva counters with a series of strikes. Alborghetti will be more careful next time no doubt.
silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alborghetti tries for a takedown but silva circles away easily
and silva counters by clinching up.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from silva in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
silva breaks the clinch.
Alborghetti tries for a takedown but silva circles away easily
and silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborghetti looking for a takedown.
Alborghetti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alborghetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alborghetti closes the distance but silva moves to the side
and silva moves into the clinch.
Alborghetti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alborghetti misses with a body punch.
silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alborghetti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and silva counters by clinching up.
silva breaks the clinch.
silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alborghetti with a poor takedown
and silva counters with a leg kick.
Alborghetti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has silva pinned against the cage. silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborghetti has a takedown stuffed.
Alborghetti with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alborghetti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alborghetti.
Alborghetti has silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alborghetti looks to clinch
and silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Alborghetti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alborghetti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and silva counters by clinching up.
Alborghetti goes for a takedown attempt but silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alborghetti with a poor takedown
and silva counters with a series of strikes. Alborghetti will be more careful next time no doubt.
silva misses with a double jab
and Alborghetti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborghetti tries for a takedown but silva circles away easily
and silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Alborghetti has silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alborghetti shoots and misses
and silva counters by clinching up.
silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alborghetti with a poor takedown
and silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Alborghetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alborghetti circles away quickly and effectively.
silva looks for the body kick but Alborghetti saw that one coming.
Alborghetti misses with a takedown
and silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alborghetti tries to score a body lock takedown but silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
silva breaks the clinch.
Alborghetti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborghetti fails with a takedown attempt.
silva takes a swing at Alborghetti's ribcage but misses.
Alborghetti misses with a takedown attempt
and silva counters by clinching up.
silva tries to circle away but Alborghetti has him pinned against the cage.
Alborghetti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alborghetti goes for a takedown attempt but silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alborghetti has his takedown stuffed
and silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rodrigo silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alborghetti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alborghetti jumps guard but silva stands there with Alborghetti around his waist. Alborghetti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alborghetti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for luiz Alborghetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
silva breaks from the clinch.
rodrigo silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alborghetti darts in trying to clinch
and silva counters by clinching up.
Alborghetti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
silva misses with a body shot.
Alborghetti misses with a takedown
and silva counters by clinching up.
silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborghetti misses with a takedown
and silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Alborghetti won't allow it.
Alborghetti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alborghetti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alborghetti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alborghetti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alborghetti managing to block the knees to the body from silva.
silva tries to break the clinch but Alborghetti is controlling the position.
silva avoiding damage.
silva stops a takedown attempt from Alborghetti.
silva lands a body punch.
The referee calls for silva to work.
silva gets underhooks to prevent Alborghetti's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
silva stops a takedown attempt from Alborghetti.
silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Alborghetti wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborghetti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alborghetti darts in trying to clinch
and silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alborghetti goes for a takedown in the clinch but silva prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from silva.
Alborghetti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but silva is keeping busy.
silva is pushing Alborghetti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alborghetti looking for a takedown.
Alborghetti tries to pull guard but silva won't allow it.
silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alborghetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborghetti tries for a takedown but silva circles away easily
and silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alborghetti up against the cage.
Alborghetti goes for a takedown in the clinch but silva prevents it.
Alborghetti is working for takedown but silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alborghetti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and silva counters by clinching up.
silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alborghetti lands a slapping body shot.
Alborghetti shoots and misses
and silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by silva.
Alborghetti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alborghetti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Alborghetti is just out of range.
silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborghetti fails with the takedown
and silva moves into the clinch.
silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alborghetti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as silva walks away with a smile on his face. Alborghetti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alborghetti clinches but silva breaks the clinch
and silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alborghetti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alborghetti shoots in and drives through. silva sprawls well.
silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alborghetti tries for a takedown but silva circles away easily
and silva moves into the clinch.
luiz Alborghetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
rodrigo silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alborghetti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but silva is keeping busy.
Alborghetti struggles to land a body shot inside as silva controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
rodrigo silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... rodrigo silva!
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