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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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201 lbs
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172 cm
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Silva! 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, Cameron Smith! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Smith dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Smith wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position. Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much. Silva won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith has Silva pulled in close to control his posture. Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cameron Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Thiago Silva has been cut. Smith feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Smith looks gassed! Silva is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Silva has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Silva has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Silva pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Silva!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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