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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 lbs
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192 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Swann!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swann with a poor takedown
and Swann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swann shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Swann on that attempt.
Tiago Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Swann.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swann's head.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Swann tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Swann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Swann wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst Swann controls his leg.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swann defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swann manages to get to full guard.
Swann working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Swann is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swann. Swann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva drives through with a takedown into Swann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Swann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Swann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Swann on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!
Swann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Swann defends the submission attempt.
Silva wants to stand but Swann has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swann keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to stand but Swann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Swann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Swann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva shoots in and bounces Swann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swann has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Swann wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Tiago Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swann is trying to get back to full guard.
Swann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann gets back to full guard.
Swann trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swann's guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Swann defends it.
Swann wants to get back to full guard.
Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Silva pushes Swann up against the cage in a clinch.
Swann tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Swann drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Swann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva struggling to keep hold of the position.
Swann is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silva gets his way!
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Swann manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann slips nicely into half guard.
Swann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Swann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swann is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swann to get the leverage.
Silva pushes Swann off and gets back to his feet.
Swann shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tiago Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Swann.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swann gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swann has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Swann shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Swann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swann tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swann shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Swann with a lazy takedown attempt
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swann keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva gets to his feet. Swann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swann tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Swann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swann has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tiago Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Swann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Swann's legs - danger averted.
Swann is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Swann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Swann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Swann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Swann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swann, up you get!
Swann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Swann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swann pulls his head out easily.
Swann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is pressing down on Swann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Swann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swann is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Swann!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Silva clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swann tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swann on his heels. He'll look to pass Swann's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva stands up and waves to Swann to follow him.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a high kick!
Swann doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Swann misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swann won't be happy with that.
Tiago Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Swann.
Swann is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Swann gets back to half guard.
Silva prevents Swann from improving his position.
Silva decides to stand up.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Swann will feel that in the morning.
Tiago Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Swann blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swann gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva stands and steps away. Swann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swann fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Swann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swann wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swann has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swann is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up from Swann's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Swann on that attempt.
Swann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Swann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva gets to his feet. Swann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swann stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swann gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Swann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Swann fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Silva had his way with Michael Swann in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Swann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swann is defended easily by Silva.
Swann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Swann really felt that one!
Swann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tiago Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Swann.
Silva gets to his feet. Swann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swann is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Swann is keeping him busy.
Swann is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Swann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Swann from controlling successfully.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swann has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Swann's guard.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swann can do to turn this around?
Silva works over Swann with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Swann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva tries to stand but Swann is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Swann fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swann won't be happy with that.
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Swann get back to his feet.
Swann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Swann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swann won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Swann closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Swann pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tiago Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Swann enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Swann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Swann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva gets to his feet. Swann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael Swann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swann throws a head kick that misses.
Silva with a hook.
Swann closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Swann pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Silva!
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hype
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