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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenko Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenko Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wagner Amore's chin.
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184 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Amore! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenko Silva! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amore as he avoids it easily. Amore feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Amore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Amore has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Amore's guard. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Amore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva won't allow Amore to sweep him here. Silva wants to pass the guard but Amore is keeping the position. Amore pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage. Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amore holds on and takes a little breather. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wagner Amore wasn't doing enough on the ground. Amore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amore seems to be looking for submissions.
Amore is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer. Silva gets back to full guard.
Amore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Amore tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. Silva looking to control.
Amore controlling from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wagner Amore dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Amore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Amore works his way into side control. Amore decides to stand back up. Amore steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet. Silva with a poor takedown and Amore counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that. Amore advances to half guard. Amore passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amore has an Americana. Silva didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Amore is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Amore hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wagner Amore!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
37% |
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