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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew DaSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Webber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew DaSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Webber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaSilva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lang lands a knee to the head.
Lang tries a knee to the head but DaSilva blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DaSilva as Lang tries to tie him up.
DaSilva prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DaSilva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
DaSilva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lang wants the takedown. DaSilva is fighting it off but Lang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DaSilva's guard against the cage.
DaSilva is pulling down on Lang's head. It's preventing any offense from Lang, at least for the moment.
Lang trying to control but DaSilva is working from the bottom.
Lang throws and elbow that misses. DaSilva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lang's guard. Nice move by DaSilva!
DaSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lang can do anything to dispel that myth.
DaSilva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang clinches but DaSilva breaks the clinch
and DaSilva counters with a nice leg kick.
DaSilva works over Lang's head and body with a nice combination.
DaSilva closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.
DaSilva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lang looks gassed!
DaSilva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
It looks like Webber Lang has been cut.
DaSilva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from DaSilva.
DaSilva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
Lang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andrew DaSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Webber Lang.
Lang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DaSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DaSilva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DaSilva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DaSilva effectively controlling the action here.
DaSilva scores with a knee to the head.
DaSilva lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva with a knee to the head.
Lang takes an elbow to the temple.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DaSilva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DaSilva avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
DaSilva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
DaSilva gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DaSilva controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from DaSilva.
Lang connects with a knee to the head.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaSilva avoids it.
DaSilva with a knee to the head.
Lang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaSilva avoids it.
DaSilva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaSilva avoids it.
DaSilva misses with a knee to the head.
Lang trying to land knees to the body.
DaSilva works on Lang's body with a couple of short punches.
DaSilva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DaSilva trying to stall but Lang improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DaSilva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but DaSilva blocks with his arms.
DaSilva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but DaSilva avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
DaSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lang as DaSilva tries to tie him up.
Lang takes a knee to the side of the body.
DaSilva stalling.
DaSilva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Stalling in the clinch from DaSilva.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from DaSilva.
DaSilva lands an elbow that stopped Lang in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, DaSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DaSilva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lang's brow.
Lang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DaSilva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DaSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DaSilva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DaSilva landing knees to the head.
DaSilva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrew DaSilva.
DaSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by DaSilva.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaSilva avoids it.
Lang lands a body punch.
Lang tries for a takedown but DaSilva manages to get underhooks.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from DaSilva.
Lang takes a knee right on the jaw!
DaSilva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DaSilva crunches a lovely knee into Lang's ribcage.
Lang lands a good knee to the midsection. DaSilva won't want to take too many of those.
DaSilva with a knee to the head.
DaSilva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DaSilva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
Lang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DaSilva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DaSilva is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew DaSilva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Webber Lang's cut.
That's time! DaSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DaSilva as he jumps to the side.
DaSilva misses with the combination.
Lang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DaSilva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DaSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DaSilva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lang circles away quickly and effectively.
DaSilva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DaSilva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DaSilva obliges.
Andrew DaSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DaSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from DaSilva.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with DaSilva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lang tries to land a knee to the head but DaSilva blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DaSilva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
DaSilva avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DaSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaSilva avoids it.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
DaSilva misses with a knee to the head.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but DaSilva avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
DaSilva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DaSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from DaSilva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lang crunches a lovely knee into DaSilva's ribcage.
DaSilva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
DaSilva scores with a knee to the head.
DaSilva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DaSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DaSilva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
Lang looking to stall.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaSilva avoids it.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DaSilva.
That's two 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.
DaSilva trying to control the position but instead, Lang has worked for underhooks and has pushed DaSilva into the cage.
DaSilva managing to block the knees to the body from Lang.
DaSilva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lang.
DaSilva crunches a lovely knee into Lang's ribcage.
Lang takes a knee right on the jaw!
DaSilva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lang.
Andrew DaSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Webber Lang.
DaSilva looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DaSilva misses with a knee to the head.
Lang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lang tries to stall but DaSilva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DaSilva lands an elbow just above Lang 's eye.
The referee calls for DaSilva to work.
DaSilva looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
Lang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaSilva avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from DaSilva.
Lang has clasped his hands together around DaSilva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
DaSilva keeping his opponent close.
DaSilva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva keeping control of the position.
DaSilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lang.
Lang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DaSilva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DaSilva defending well though.
DaSilva gets full guard.
DaSilva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lang's guard.
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.
Lang is trying to keep DaSilva in close.
DaSilva pushes down on Lang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DaSilva is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaSilva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew DaSilva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Webber Lang'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. This is the final round!
Lang wants to clinch up but DaSilva keeps it at a distance.
DaSilva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DaSilva closes the distance and clinches.
DaSilva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DaSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DaSilva.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but DaSilva avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DaSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
DaSilva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip DaSilva to the mat. DaSilva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Langis looking to pass into half guard but DaSilva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now DaSilva is in guard.
DaSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DaSilva stands up from Lang's guard - DaSilva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DaSilva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DaSilva throws a nice head kick!
DaSilva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DaSilva keeps the fight on the outside.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DaSilva pushes Lang up against the cage in a clinch.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
DaSilva lands a good knee to the midsection. Lang won't want to take too many of those.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
DaSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
DaSilva scores with a knee to the head.
DaSilva lands a damaging elbow.
DaSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by DaSilva.
Lang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DaSilva pushes Lang off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DaSilva moves into the clinch.
Lang tries for a takedown but DaSilva manages to get underhooks.
DaSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DaSilva lands with a right to the head.
DaSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DaSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DaSilva looking to stall.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but DaSilva avoids the damage to the body.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DaSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lang.
Lang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DaSilva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DaSilva scores with a knee to the head.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DaSilva tries to land a knee to the head but Lang blocks with his arms.
Lang is trying to drag DaSilva to the mat but DaSilva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andrew DaSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Webber Lang.
DaSilva scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries a knee to the head but DaSilva blocks it.
DaSilva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lang tries for a takedown. No joy.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lang takes an elbow to the temple.
Lang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DaSilva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lang goes for a takedown attempt but DaSilva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lang walks into a left hand.
Andrew DaSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang tries to clinch but DaSilva is having none of it.
Lang tries to clinch up
and DaSilva counters with a solid body kick.
DaSilva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DaSilva rushes Lang and presses him up against the cage.
Webber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva lands with a left to the head.
DaSilva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
DaSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DaSilva lands with a right to the head.
DaSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head.
Lang wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DaSilva looking to slow down the pace here.
Lang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DaSilva scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by DaSilva.
DaSilva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DaSilva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DaSilva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DaSilva avoiding damage as Lang throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DaSilva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DaSilva lands a knee to the head.
Lang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaSilva is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew DaSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DaSilva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew DaSilva!
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