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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Msciwoj Nojman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nojman has chosen Imindain - Black Water as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Amsterdam, Damien Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msciwoj Nojman!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nojman, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nojman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva wants to stand but Nojman is controlling the position.
Nojman stands up from Silva's guard - Nojman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nojman motions for Silva to come forward. Nojman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva clinches up with Nojman and pushes him back against the cage.
Nojman jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nojman is on top in guard.
Silva pulls Nojman in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nojman trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Nojman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva trying to control the position.
Nojman trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nojman is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nojman preventing the sweep.
Nojman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nojman trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nojman stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Nojman is proving a slippery customer.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nojman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nojman fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Nojman is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Nojman stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has Nojman up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nojman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva clinches up with Nojman and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva avoiding damage as Nojman throws knees to the body.
Silva has Nojman pressed against the cage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nojman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is trying to stall.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damien Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva forces Nojman back against the cage and clinches.
Nojman throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva is working for takedown but Nojman is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nojman throws a head punch that misses.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Nojman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva is leaning against Nojman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nojman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Nojman tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nojman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva rushes Nojman and presses him up against the cage.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nojman wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Nojman distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva is working an open guard so Nojman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nojman looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Nojman drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Nojman is breathing heavily.
Nojman preventing the sweep.
Msciwoj Nojman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nojman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nojman defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nojman thows a big elbow that misses.
Nojman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nojman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Nojman from controlling successfully.
Nojman postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
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!
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems keen to control Nojman's posture.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Nojman is having none of it.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nojman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nojman wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Nojman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nojman gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Damien Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nojman counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nojman is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nojman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Nojman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Msciwoj Nojman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Nojman tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Nojman drops back down to his feet.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Nojman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick from Nojman lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
It looks like Damien Silva has been cut.
Nojman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Nojman tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is working for takedown but Nojman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nojman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nojman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nojman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries to pull guard but Nojman won't allow it.
Silva tries to pull guard but Nojman won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nojman misses with a punch to the body.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nojman smiles and moves away.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nojman drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nojman is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Nojman keeps moving.
Nojman looking to control.
Nojman keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Nojman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Damien Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nojman clinches.
Silva tries to pull guard but Nojman holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nojman is stalling here.
Silva is working Nojman over against the cage.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Nojman needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nojman walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Nojman trying to land knees to the body.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nojman prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nojman pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nojman is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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