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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danes De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Like a G6. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mauricio Rua was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danes De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
De Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Danes De Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from De Silva.
Rua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Silva throws a combination. Rua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and De Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua.
Rua takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by De Silva. Beautiful body shot.
De Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Silva jabs at Rua's body.
De Silva lands with a straight right. Rua didn't see that one coming.
Rua tries to move into range but De Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Silva works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
De Silva scores with a jab.
De Silva lands with a right hand.
De Silva scores with a body shot.
De Silva lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
De Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from De Silva.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rua is rocked!
De Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva jabs at Rua's body.
De Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
De Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
De Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rua back to the cage. De Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can De Silva finish him?
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
De Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rua there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Silva thuds his right hand into Rua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva lands with a nice body punch.
De Silva lands a head shot.
De Silva scores with a jab.
De Silva connects with a body shot.
De Silva cracks Rua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Silva lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rua sprawling to the canvas. De Silva follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rua hang on?
De Silva wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Rua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danes De Silva dominated that round.
That's time! De Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Silva digs a good hook to Rua's body.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua misses with a combination
and De Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rua back to the cage. De Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and De Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Silva punishes Rua's body with a nice straight punch.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rua is breathing heavily.
De Silva throws a combination. Rua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as De Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
De Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Silva lands a body shot.
De Silva scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Silva throws out a powerful jab.
De Silva connects with a jab.
Nice cross by De Silva.
Rua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danes De Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Silva bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Rua! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
De Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Silva gets to his feet - Rua follows without any prompting.
De Silva throws out a powerful jab.
De Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from De Silva.
De Silva lands a body shot.
De Silva lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
De Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
De Silva throws a combination. Rua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rua has time to react.
De Silva works the jab nicely.
De Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Silva misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from De Silva finds it's way through Rua's defenses.
Rua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Silva lands with a cross.
De Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Silva lands an overhand right.
De Silva looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Silva drops Rua with a nice combination! De Silva dives into Rua's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Silva wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva stands and throws Rua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danes De Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
De Silva cracks Rua with a good jab.
Rua swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danes De Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
De Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Silva works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
De Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
De Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Silva lands with a straight right. Rua didn't see that one coming.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Silva scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
De Silva cracks Rua with an open hand slap.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for De Silva.
De Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Silva connects with a body shot.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
De Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Silva cracks Rua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
De Silva jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Silva scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
De Silva works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
De Silva scores with a jab to the body.
De Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rua tries to move into range but De Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A cross from De Silva lands.
De Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Silva lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rua moves forwards but De Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from De Silva lands.
De Silva stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danes De Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Silva lands a right hook to the body.
De Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
A left and a right from De Silva both land. Nice combination.
Rua tries to move into range but De Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Silva lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rua there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Silva digs a good hook to Rua's body.
De Silva catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by De Silva.
De Silva lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danes De Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danes De Silva!
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