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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Flow!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Flow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flow misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flow won't be happy with that.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flow pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Flow!
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva seems keen to control Flow's posture.
Flow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Silva seems keen to control Flow's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muricio Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Flow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Flow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flow tries to clinch
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muricio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flow breaks from the clinch.
Silva tries for a takedown but Flow circles away easily
and Flow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flow avoids the strikes from the bottom by Silva.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
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Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flow tries to stand but Silva is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Flow keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva wants to control but Flow postures up.
Flow wants to stand but Silva is controlling his arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Flow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flow.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Flow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King Flow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in and bounces Flow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Flow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Flow wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Flow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Flow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva wants a takedown.
Flow utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Flow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
It looks like Muricio Silva has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Flow stalling in the clinch.
Flow scores with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flow trying to land knees to the body.
Flow misses with a knee to the head.
Flow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Flow postures up.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Flow is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Silva Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Flow's back instead.
Flow holding both Silva 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flow knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flow for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flow controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muricio Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muricio Silva!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
26% |
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