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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce's entrance music is Cockney Rejects - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. A fine choice. Tommy Boyce has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Boyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyce leaves SilvA with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boyce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SilvA throws a head kick but Boyce moves out of range.
SilvA lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyce circles away quickly and effectively.
SilvA shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyce keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Boyce misses.
SilvA throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boyce moves out of range of the body kick from SilvA.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce looks to score with a jab to the body but SilvA is just out of range.
Boyce throws a big shot that misses.
SilvA staying out of range there.
Boyce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SilvA was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyce.
SilvA will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tommy Boyce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
SilvA scores with a punch to the head.
Boyce throws a lazy right hand but SilvA sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
SilvA wants to slow Boyce down by chopping away at his legs.
Boyce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
SilvA cracks the inside of Boyce's front leg.
SilvA uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
SilvA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
SilvA uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyce.
Boyce misses with a body shot.
Boyce throws a hook but SilvA blocks it.
Boyce fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but SilvA is out of range.
Boyce throws the left hand but SilvA avoids the punch easily.
Boyce loads up on a big right hand but SilvA slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyce misses the target.
SilvA feints and as Boyce raises his hands in defense, SilvA changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
SilvA trying to control but Boyce is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyce is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
SilvA wants to control from the top but Boyce keeps moving.
Boyce has control of SilvA's left arm, preventing SilvA from doing any damage.
SilvA throws a strike but Boyce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
SilvA working a defensive guard here.
SilvA working for a triangle but Boyce defends it easily.
SilvA is looking for a triangle but Boyce pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce SilvA dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boyce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from SilvA.
SilvA pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyce swings for the body but SilvA moves out of range.
Boyce cracks SilvA with an open hand slap.
SilvA throws a low kick, looking for Boyce's leg but Boyce calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SilvA waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyce.
SilvA ducks under a wild hook from Boyce.
Royce SilvA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SilvA moves out of range as Boyce strikes.
SilvA tries to clinch but Boyce moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boyce slips a straight right by SilvA.
SilvA throws a head kick that misses.
Boyce takes a swing at SilvA's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Boyce checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
SilvA takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Royce SilvA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SilvA.
SilvA dives in and grabs Boyce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyce pushes down on SilvA's head and hops out.
SilvA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SilvA takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA throws a big shot that misses.
Boyce swats away the attempt to clinch by SilvA.
SilvA shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boyce manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boyce looking to hit a scissor sweep but SilvA is one step ahead there.
SilvA trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyce pulls SilvA in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
SilvA distracts Boyce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
SilvA is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
SilvA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SilvA postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boyce is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of SilvA, into his guard.
SilvA wants to hit a switch here but Boyce passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for SilvA there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyce can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SilvA is looking to escape.
SilvA is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Boyce will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boyce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boyce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boyce's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Boyce duly obliges.
Boyce avoids the head kick by SilvA.
SilvA misses with a head kick.
SilvA throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
SilvA feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boyce's calf.
SilvA tries to work over Boyce's front leg with a kick but Boyce checks it.
A right-left combo lands from SilvA.
SilvA tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SilvA somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA misses with a kick to the body.
Boyce just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyce keeps the fight on the outside.
SilvA shoots for a takedown but Boyce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
SilvA lands a head kick!
SilvA misses with a looping left.
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.
A shot to de liver by Boyce. Beautiful body shot.
Boyce throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boyce lands a nice shot to the body.
SilvA throws a sloppy body shot
and Boyce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
SilvA defending well as Boyce loads up on a big left hand.
SilvA takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boyce slaps away a takedown attempt from SilvA, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tommy Boyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA.
A swing and a miss from Boyce.
A looping hook to the body misses from SilvA. Boyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SilvA fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyce fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but SilvA is out of range.
Boyce throws a looping overhand right but SilvA ducks down to avoid it.
SilvA misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Boyce.
SilvA slips under a jab.
Boyce misses with an uppercut.
SilvA throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SilvA tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boyce counters with a nice uppercut.
SilvA scores with a leg kick.
SilvA has his takedown stuffed
and SilvA takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyce swings for the body but SilvA moves out of range.
Boyce misses with a straight left.
Boyce getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tommy Boyce is winning the standup battle so far.
SilvA throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boyce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from SilvA misses.
A punch lands to the side of SilvA 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Boyce showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boyce 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Boyce!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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