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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Power Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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250 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Power Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Power Silva wants to control but Matheus Silva is keeping him busy.
Matheus Silva wants to control but Power Silva postures up.
Power Silva tries for a kimura but Matheus Silva is defending well.
Matheus Silva wants to control but Power Silva postures up.
Power Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Power Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matheus Silva's legs.
Matheus Silva wants to control but Power Silva postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matheus Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matheus Silva drops back looking for a leg! Power Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Power Silva manages to kick Matheus Silva off! Matheus Silva jumps back into Power Silva's guard.
Matheus Silva looks gassed!
Power Silva pushes Matheus Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Power Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Matheus Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matheus Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Power Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Power Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matheus Silva manages to avoid it.
Power Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Power Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Power Silva controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Power Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power Silva controlling the pace for now.
Power Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Matheus Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matheus Silva wants to control but Power Silva is having none of it.
Power Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Power Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matheus Silva is looking to escape.
Power Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matheus Silva wants to control but Power Silva is having none of it.
Power Silva tries to control but Matheus Silva wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matheus Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Power Silva dominating with strikes here.
Power Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Power Silva with shots to the head and body - Matheus Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice elbow there by Power Silva.
Power Silva working Matheus Silva over with strikes here.
Matheus Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Power Silva dominating with strikes here.
Power Silva content just to control the position here.
Power Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matheus Silva tries to hold on but Power Silva pushes him away.
Power Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Power Silva landing strikes from the mount and Matheus Silva is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matheus Silva's face.
Power Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Matheus Silva tries to lock up and control but Power Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Power Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matheus Silva tries for a takedown but Power Silva manages to get underhooks.
Power Silva stalling.
Matheus Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matheus Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matheus Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matheus Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matheus Silva is fighting to break Power Silva's control of his arms but Power Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matheus Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matheus Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Power Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Matheus Silva is breathing heavily.
Matheus Silva has gone for a leg lock! Power Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matheus Silva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power Silva wants to control from the top but Matheus Silva keeps moving.
Power Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matheus Silva keeping moving, preventing Power Silva from controlling successfully.
Matheus Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Power Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Power Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Matheus Silva fails with the takedown
so Power Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Power Silva trying to control but Matheus Silva is working from the bottom.
Matheus Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power Silva wanted to stand there but Matheus Silva had control of the position.
Power Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matheus Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matheus Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Power Silva controls the pace.
Matheus Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power Silva defends well.
Matheus Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power Silva defends well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Power Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power Silva lands an elbow inside.
Power Silva successfully pulls guard.
Power Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Power Silva trying to control the position here.
Matheus Silva has gone for a leg lock! Power Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matheus Silva's guard.
Matheus Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matheus Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Power Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Power Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Matheus Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Power Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matheus Silva is keeping the position for now.
Matheus Silva is looking for a triangle but Power Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Power Silva pushes down on Matheus Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Power Silva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Power Silva scores with a push kick.
Matheus Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Power Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Matheus Silva didn't expect that.
Power Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matheus Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Power Silva defends well.
Power Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Matheus Silva fails with the takedown
and Power Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matheus Silva's guard.
Power Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matheus Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matheus Silva looking for a guillotine here but Power Silva defends easily.
Power Silva looking to pass the guard.
Power Silva pushes down on Matheus Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power Silva not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matheus Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Power Silva is working away from the top position though.
Matheus Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Power Silva is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Matheus Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matheus Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Power Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matheus Silva can do to turn this around?
Matheus Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Power Silva pulls his head out easily.
Power Silva prevents Matheus Silva from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Power Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Power Silva jumps guard and drags Matheus Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matheus Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Power Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matheus Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Power Silva's legs - danger averted.
Power Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matheus Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Power Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Power Silva, not yet.
Power Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Power Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Matheus Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Matheus Silva wants to control from the top but Power Silva keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matheus Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matheus Silva with a poor takedown
and Power Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matheus Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Power Silva pushing down on Matheus Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matheus Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power Silva.
Matheus Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matheus Silva trying to control here.
Matheus Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matheus Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matheus Silva wants to control but Power Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Power Silva clinches up with Matheus Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Matheus Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Power Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Silva.
Matheus Silva being controlled against the cage.
Matheus Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power Silva pulls guard successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Power Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power Silva 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Power Silva!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Power Silva!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Power Silva!
Power Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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RATING
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