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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Oddfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Gomes Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oddfellow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "British Nightmare" by Wargroover. Mario Gomes Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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196 cm
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Devin Oddfellow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Gomes Silva! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gomes Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oddfellow tries to avoid it but Gomes Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oddfellow to the ground. Oddfellow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gomes Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Oddfellow. Oddfellow could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Oddfellow throws an overhand right that lands on Gomes Silva's shoulder, as Gomes Silva tries to avoid the shot. Oddfellow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Devin Oddfellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oddfellow throws a lazy right hand but Gomes Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Oddfellow scores with a nice head shot. Oddfellow gets caught flat footed, as Gomes Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Oddfellow keeping full guard, as Gomes Silva tries to pass. Gomes Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gomes Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gomes Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gomes Silva trying to control but Oddfellow is working from the bottom. Gomes Silva stops Oddfellow from standing up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomes Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Oddfellow wants to stand but Gomes Silva is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Gomes Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oddfellow doesn't seem bothered though. Gomes Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Gomes Silva prevents Oddfellow from standing back up.
Oddfellow is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oddfellow is looking to get back to is feet but Gomes Silva passes into side control.
Gomes Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Oddfellow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gomes Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat. Gomes Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet. Gomes Silva moves into range and clinches up with Oddfellow. Gomes Silva has Oddfellow pressed against the cage.
Gomes Silva blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gomes Silva jumps guard and drags Oddfellow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Oddfellow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gomes Silva's guard. Gomes Silva wants to sweep here but Oddfellow controlling him for the moment. Gomes Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Oddfellow is fighting to break Gomes Silva's control of his arms but Gomes Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Oddfellow wants to get up but he can't break Gomes Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four 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. Gomes Silva kicks Oddfellow off and gets to his feet. Oddfellow connects with a right hand. Gomes Silva shakes it off. Gomes Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Oddfellow darts in trying to clinch and Gomes Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oddfellow's guard. Oddfellow keeping moving, preventing Gomes Silva from controlling successfully. Gomes Silva controls from within his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gomes Silva dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Oddfellow misses. Oddfellow blocks a jab. Gomes Silva throws the kick towards the body but Oddfellow avoids it. Gomes Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Oddfellow stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomes Silva. Gomes Silva gets slowly back to his feet. The fight moves into the clinch position. A body shot lands from Oddfellow.
Gomes Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Gomes Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oddfellow keeps working. Oddfellow wants to get back to his feet but Gomes Silva drags him back down. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gomes Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position. Oddfellow misses the jab. A big left from Oddfellow misses. Gomes Silva has a takedown stuffed. Gomes Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Oddfellow sprawls well. He's pushed Gomes Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Devin Oddfellow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Gomes Silva. Oddfellow's corner calls for a 1-2. Oddfellow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Oddfellow tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Gomes Silva counters with a leg kick. Oddfellow looks to throw the jab but Gomes Silva is out of range. Gomes Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oddfellow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomes Silva somewhat. Oddfellow misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gomes Silva fails with a takedown attempt. Gomes Silva throws a head kick that misses. Gomes Silva defending well as Oddfellow loads up on a big left hand. Gomes Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Oddfellow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes Silva. Gomes Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Oddfellow moves out of range easily. Oddfellow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oddfellow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Gomes Silva thows a body shot but no joy. Oddfellow scores with a jab. Oddfellow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Oddfellow throws a hook but Gomes Silva avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck for Gomes Silva with that takedown attempt. Gomes Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gomes Silva moves into the clinch. Gomes Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Oddfellow shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Oddfellow lands a body shot. Gomes Silva tries to pull guard but Oddfellow holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomes Silva drops back down to his feet.
Gomes Silva manages to break the clinch.
Gomes Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oddfellow to score with a decent uppercut. Gomes Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Oddfellow circles away.
Oddfellow looks to land a left hand but Gomes Silva moved out of range nicely. Oddfellow tries to clinch and Gomes Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Oddfellow wants to get back to his feet but Gomes Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gomes Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Gomes Silva wants to control from the top but Oddfellow keeps moving. Gomes Silva with a nice head shot there. Gomes Silva trying to control but Oddfellow is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gomes Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomes Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Oddfellow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Oddfellow pushes Gomes Silva up against the cage in a clinch. Gomes Silva misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gomes Silva fails to pull guard.
Gomes Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oddfellow up against the cage. Gomes Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomes Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oddfellow walks away with a smile on his face. Gomes Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Devin Oddfellow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Gomes Silva. Gomes Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Oddfellow swings for the body but Gomes Silva moves out of range.
Oddfellow wants to clinch and Gomes Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oddfellow! Gomes Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oddfellow trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gomes Silva controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gomes Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Oddfellow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gomes Silva landing shots from mount. Gomes Silva unloading with bombs! Gomes Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gomes 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 Oddfellow's face.
Mario Gomes Silva has got the better of the ground game so far. Gomes Silva looking to control and managing it successfully. Gomes Silva is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gomes Silva fails with the takedown. Gomes Silva slips under a jab from Oddfellow. Oddfellow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Oddfellow misses with a straight left. Devin Oddfellow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gomes Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Devin Oddfellow has been cut. Oddfellow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Oddfellow avoids the body shot from Gomes Silva.
Oddfellow doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomes Silva circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oddfellow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomes Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Oddfellow stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomes Silva. Gomes Silva gets slowly back to his feet. Oddfellow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Oddfellow throws a hook but Gomes Silva avoids it easily. Gomes Silva has a takedown stuffed. Oddfellow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Devin Oddfellow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gomes Silva fails with a takedown attempt. Oddfellow scores with a punch to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gomes Silva jabs Oddfellow right on the nose. Oddfellow blinks but takes it well. Oddfellow jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gomes Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oddfellow did well to prevent Gomes Silva getting side control. Mario Gomes Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gomes Silva gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Gomes Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gomes 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Gomes 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
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