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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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182 cm
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190 lbs
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184 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rich Silva! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rich Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Rich Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rich Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Vinicius Silva wants to hold on but Rich Silva pushes him away. Rich Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rich Silva prevents Vinicius Silva from getting the reversal. Rich 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. Vinicius Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Rich Silva with the ground and pound from mount. Vinicius Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rich 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vinicius Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Rich Silva looking to control but Vinicius Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Rich Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rich Silva content just to control the position here. Rich Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rich Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes. Rich Silva avoids the attempt from Vinicius Silva to control. Rich Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Vinicius Silva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rich Silva. What's that going to do exactly? Vinicius Silva is trying to reverse the position but instead Rich Silva has taken his back - oops! Vinicius Silva prevents Rich Silva from getting a body triangle. Rich Silva keeps control of the position as Vinicius Silva tries to break free.
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. Rich Silva slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vinicius Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vinicius Silva is keeping busy.
Vinicius Silva defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rich Silva working for a choke but Vinicius Silva is defending well. Vinicius Silva manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
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. Vinicius Silva with a poor takedown and Rich Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vinicius Silva! Vinicius Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vinicius Silva tries to get out of the position. Rich Silva looking to control but Vinicius Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Vinicius Silva tries to reverse the position but Rich Silva maintains control. Rich Silva wants to control the pace but Vinicius Silva is squirming around nicely. Vinicius Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rich Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva dominated that round. That's time! Vinicius Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vinicius Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Rich Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Vinicius Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rich Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Vinicius Silva misses with a takedown and Rich Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Vinicius Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rich Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Vinicius Silva keeping moving, preventing Rich Silva from controlling successfully. Rich Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Rich Silva is pushing down on Vinicius Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vinicius Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Rich Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rich Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next. Vinicius Silva tries to roll over but Rich Silva keeps him under control. Vinicius Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rich Silva on the ground. Rich Silva winds up and cracks Vinicius Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Rich Silva decides to return to a standing position. Rich Silva shoots for a takedown but Vinicius Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rich Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vinicius Silva's guard. Vinicius Silva looking to control.
Rich Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinicius Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rich Silva is breathing heavily. Vinicius Silva is pulling down on Rich Silva's head to control his posture. Rich Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Vinicius Silva has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rich Silva advances position into side control! Rich Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Rich Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Who's going to make the next move? Vinicius Silva is not content to let Rich Silva control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rich Silva tries for a kimura but Vinicius Silva is defending well. Rich Silva gets to mount! Vinicius Silva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Vinicius Silva wants to control but Rich Silva is having none of it. Rich Silva content just to control the position here. Rich Silva has got the better of the ground game so far. Rich Silva tries to control but Vinicius Silva wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rich Silva wants to clinch up but Vinicius Silva keeps it at a distance. Vinicius Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rich Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Rich Silva is thwarting Vinicius Silva's attempts to control the position. Rich Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vinicius Silva tries to get to full guard but Rich Silva has control of the leg. Vinicius Silva is staying active underneath Rich Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Rich Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Vinicius Silva tries to hold on but Rich Silva pushes him away. Rich Silva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Rich Silva tries to control but Vinicius Silva wriggling away. Rich Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vinicius Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rich Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. Vinicius Silva wants to hold on but Rich Silva pushes him away. Rich Silva get's back to his feet. Vinicius Silva tries to clinch there but Rich Silva circles away.
Rich Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vinicius Silva is trying to defend but Rich Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Rich Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rich Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vinicius Silva wants to get back to his feet. Rich Silva thows a huge punch but Vinicius Silva dodges it nicely.
Vinicius Silva is looking to improve his position.
Vinicius Silva wants to get back to his feet. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rich Silva stops Vinicius Silva from getting back to his feet.
Vinicius Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rich Silva shoots in but no luck this time. Rich Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rich Silva has his takedown stuffed and Vinicius Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Vinicius Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Silva. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rich Silva. Vinicius Silva manages to break the clinch.
Rich Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Vinicius Silva tries for a takedown but Rich Silva circles away easily and Rich Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Vinicius Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Vinicius Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rich Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rich Silva stands up out of the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Rich Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rich Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
42% |
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