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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MissingLink GiantSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgrady comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down blaring out of the sound system. GiantSilva has chosen where da link be foo? as his entrance music. 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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274 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Popeye Mcgrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MissingLink GiantSilva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgrady connects with a body shot.
Mcgrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
GiantSilva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcgrady lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcgrady lands a nice hook to GiantSilva's body. GiantSilva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
GiantSilva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from GiantSilva.
Mcgrady swings for the body but GiantSilva moves out of range.
GiantSilva misses with a hook. Mcgrady ducked under it nicely.
Mcgrady connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like MissingLink GiantSilva has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
GiantSilva looks gassed!
GiantSilva ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrady.
The fighters circling - Mcgrady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but GiantSilva moves away.
GiantSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GiantSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgrady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgrady throws a body punch but GiantSilva moves out of range.
GiantSilva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
GiantSilva misses with a looping left.
Mcgrady just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgrady lands with a straight right. GiantSilva didn't see that one coming.
Mcgrady digs a good hook to GiantSilva's body.
Mcgrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popeye Mcgrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GiantSilva walks into a straight right hand from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady throws a jab when GiantSilva was well out of range.
Mcgrady cracks a nice hook into GiantSilva's ribs.
Mcgrady lands a nice looking body shot.
GiantSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady cracks GiantSilva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcgrady scores with a jab. GiantSilva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but GiantSilva moves away.
GiantSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgrady throws out the jab.
Mcgrady takes a swing at GiantSilva's ribcage but misses.
GiantSilva ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady scores with a decent looking hook.
Mcgrady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgrady misses with a hook. GiantSilva ducked under it nicely.
Mcgrady takes a swing at GiantSilva's ribcage but misses.
Mcgrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GiantSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady misses with a looping left.
GiantSilva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcgrady thuds his right hand into GiantSilva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mcgrady tests GiantSilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Mcgrady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and GiantSilva counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgrady didn't expect that.
Mcgrady keeping moving, preventing GiantSilva from controlling successfully.
GiantSilva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
GiantSilva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
GiantSilva trying to control but Mcgrady is working from the bottom.
Mcgrady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
GiantSilva being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady keeping moving, preventing GiantSilva from controlling successfully.
Mcgrady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
GiantSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GiantSilva won't allow Mcgrady to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgrady looking to control.
GiantSilva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgrady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, GiantSilva has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgrady's legs - danger averted.
GiantSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Mcgrady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MissingLink GiantSilva's cut.
That's time! Mcgrady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcgrady just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgrady is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mcgrady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Popeye Mcgrady is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but GiantSilva moves away.
GiantSilva slips under a jab.
Mcgrady just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgrady lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcgrady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. GiantSilva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
GiantSilva takes a swing at Mcgrady's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GiantSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgrady throws a jab but it's blocked by GiantSilva.
Mcgrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgrady is looking to wear down GiantSilva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
GiantSilva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgrady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mcgrady misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady takes a swing at GiantSilva's ribcage but misses.
Mcgrady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but GiantSilva manages to avoid it.
Mcgrady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but GiantSilva manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgrady. GiantSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
GiantSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgrady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
GiantSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgrady swings and misses with a shot to the body
so GiantSilva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
GiantSilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgrady is retaining full guard.
Mcgrady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgrady working for a triangle but GiantSilva defends it easily.
GiantSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GiantSilva won't allow Mcgrady to sweep him here.
GiantSilva stays in close to Mcgrady's body and controls the position.
GiantSilva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mcgrady controls GiantSilva momentarily but GiantSilva frees himself.
Mcgrady working for a triangle but GiantSilva defends it easily.
GiantSilva is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady is looking for a triangle but GiantSilva pushes his legs off easily.
GiantSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgrady manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
GiantSilva tries to hold on but Mcgrady pushes him away.
GiantSilva can't escape the position.
Mcgrady looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
GiantSilva is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
GiantSilva tries to lock up and control but Mcgrady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
GiantSilva is breathing heavily.
GiantSilva is desperately trying to improve his position but Mcgrady has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcgrady trying to control but GiantSilva is having none of it.
Mcgrady looking to finish GiantSilva with some ground and pound. This is bad for GiantSilva!
GiantSilva is in all sorts of trouble here.
GiantSilva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
GiantSilva is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgrady sits in half guard.
Mcgrady will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcgrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed GiantSilva's head.
GiantSilva is looking to improve his position.
Mcgrady throwing shots but GiantSilva is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but MissingLink GiantSilva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on MissingLink GiantSilva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
GiantSilva slips a jab from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady throws a body punch but GiantSilva moves out of range.
Mcgrady keeps the fight on the outside.
GiantSilva throws a body punch but Mcgrady moves out of range.
Mcgrady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgrady lands with a shot to the body.
GiantSilva throws a body punch but Mcgrady moves out of range.
Mcgrady has his takedown stuffed
and GiantSilva counters with a left and a right that stings Mcgrady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GiantSilva blocks a jab.
Mcgrady jabs at GiantSilva's body.
Mcgrady throws a body punch but GiantSilva moves out of range.
GiantSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgrady moves away.
MissingLink GiantSilva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GiantSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
GiantSilva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgrady's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgrady working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgrady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgrady tries to circle away but GiantSilva has him pinned against the cage.
GiantSilva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
GiantSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady is trying to break free.
GiantSilva lands an elbow inside that Mcgrady shrugs off.
It looks like Popeye Mcgrady has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from GiantSilva fails to land.
Mcgrady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from GiantSilva.
Mcgrady stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
GiantSilva stalls.
Mcgrady working hard to break the clinch.
GiantSilva has Mcgrady pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
GiantSilva is pressed up against the cage. Mcgrady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag GiantSilva down to the mat. GiantSilva 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 Popeye Mcgrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgrady misses with a hook.
GiantSilva lands a jab-cross combination.
GiantSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
GiantSilva scores with a hook to the body. Mcgrady takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgrady misses with a body shot
and GiantSilva counters with a takedown into side control.
GiantSilva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mcgrady is looking for a sweep.
GiantSilva taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but GiantSilva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcgrady is trying to control GiantSilva's posture but GiantSilva avoids it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
GiantSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgrady moves away.
Mcgrady throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcgrady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgrady misses with a jab to the body
and GiantSilva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcgrady is trying to break the clinch but GiantSilva is controlling him.
A short right from GiantSilva.
Mcgrady has had enough of the clinch but GiantSilva keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgrady working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgrady has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgrady wants to break free but GiantSilva has control.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgrady's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgrady can't break the clinch.
Mcgrady wants to break the clinch but can't.
GiantSilva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgrady's defenses.
Mcgrady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcgrady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
GiantSilva keeps control of Mcgrady as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
MissingLink GiantSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think GiantSilva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MissingLink GiantSilva!
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