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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Silva II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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185 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Silva II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clyde Smith!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva II avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva II lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Silva II misses with a two punch combination.
Silva II misses with the combination.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva II sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owen Silva II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Smith.
Silva II throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Silva II lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva II circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Silva II avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva II lands with a good body shot.
Owen Silva II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith has Silva II up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva II's efforts to push away.
Silva II gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Silva II is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva II working hard to break the clinch.
Silva II is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Silva II is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva II down to the mat. Silva II avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left and a right from Silva II both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Silva II saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith looks gassed!
Silva II throws a shot to the body.
Silva II closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Silva II is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Silva II has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Silva II tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Silva II tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Silva II won't allow it.
Silva II is trying to break free.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva II's efforts to push away.
Silva II is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Silva II gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Silva II pressed against the cage, preventing Silva II from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva II avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva II is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Silva II can't break the clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva II wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Silva II wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva II avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva II tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Silva II gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva II wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Silva II sprawls well.
Silva II's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva II obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva II goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva II stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Silva II.
Silva II dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Silva II dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva II closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith has Silva II pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva II manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva II tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Silva II is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva II down to the mat. Silva II avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva II as he avoids it easily.
Owen Silva II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Smith.
Silva II tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva II stuffs the takedown.
Silva II fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva II clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva II wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Silva II wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva II working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva II is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva II down to the mat. Silva II avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva II.
Smith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva II is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smith.
A left and a right from Silva II both land. Nice combination.
Silva II throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Silva II is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Silva II sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Silva II.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva II connects with a crisp jab.
Silva II cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Silva II leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Owen Silva II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva II scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Silva II shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva II fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Silva II tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots in but Silva II avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Silva II sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva II wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva II displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Silva II looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Silva II misses with a wild combination.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva II tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva II to the ground. Silva II escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva II closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to pull guard but Silva II holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Silva II misses with a wild combination.
Silva II keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva II is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith tries to clinch but Silva II moves away
and Silva II counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva II wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva II prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva II's efforts to push away.
Silva II prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva II pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith keeps control of Silva II as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva II avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva II just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva II looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva II tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Silva II dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva II's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Silva II scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva II lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva II ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Owen Silva II is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva II moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith keeps control of Silva II as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva II smiles and moves away.
Owen Silva II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva II throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva II gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva II swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Silva II keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva II kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control but Silva II is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva II's waist but Silva II gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva II sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva II misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva II tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith stands up and beckons Silva II to join him on the feet.
Silva II lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva II's half guard.
Silva II is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Silva II defends it.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Silva II is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva II is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Clyde Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva II doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith thows a huge punch but Silva II dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva II 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Silva II!
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energy
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hype
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