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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Down - Stone The Crow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rick Thomas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Royce SilvA's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SilvA throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
SilvA ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
SilvA throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
SilvA takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by SilvA.
Thomas scores with a jab.
SilvA moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for SilvA.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Royce SilvA has been cut.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. SilvA saw that one coming.
SilvA keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
SilvA throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent SilvA stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but SilvA moved out of range nicely.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles SilvA. SilvA circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SilvA.
SilvA moves out of range of the strikes.
Royce SilvA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SilvA uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
SilvA thumps Thomas with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
SilvA moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of SilvA's head but SilvA sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
SilvA jabs at Thomas's body.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SilvA.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but SilvA is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Rick Thomas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SilvA swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
SilvA takes one on the chin but seems OK.
SilvA is looking to land body kicks.
SilvA misses with a low kick.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
SilvA clinches up against the cage.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SilvA landing knees to the body.
SilvA manages to break the clinch.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but SilvA is just out of range.
SilvA uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
SilvA throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces SilvA off the cage and back into range.
SilvA feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
SilvA takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and SilvA counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and SilvA counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - SilvA throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
SilvA misses with an attempted mid kick.
SilvA moves away from the strike by Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
SilvA is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
SilvA paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from SilvA misses the target.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
SilvA swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SilvA.
Thomas cracks SilvA with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
SilvA tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
SilvA throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Thomas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
SilvA slips a jab from Thomas.
SilvA moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
SilvA defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
SilvA lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
SilvA throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
SilvA blocks a leg kick.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
SilvA cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
SilvA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by SilvA misses
and Thomas counters with a low kick, right behind SilvA 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow SilvA down.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
SilvA throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SilvA takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by SilvA misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Thomas misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
SilvA slips under a jab.
Thomas lands a jab to SilvA's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by SilvA.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
SilvA takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Thomas misses.
SilvA with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt SilvA.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas avoids the body shot from SilvA.
Thomas throws a leg kick
enabling SilvA to counter with a crisp jab.
SilvA moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas swings for the body but SilvA moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA connects with a crisp jab.
SilvA throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
SilvA takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas blocks a head kick by SilvA.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from SilvA.
Thomas slips under a jab.
SilvA tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
SilvA throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
SilvA slips under a jab.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. SilvA moves away and avoids it.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from SilvA misses
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SilvA throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
A big right from Thomas misses.
SilvA throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas takes a swing at SilvA's ribcage but misses.
SilvA throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SilvA was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
SilvA tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
SilvA takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from SilvA.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SilvA avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! SilvA's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas throws the left hand but SilvA avoids the punch easily.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but SilvA slips the punch.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and SilvA counters with a slapping leg kick.
SilvA fails with an attempt to clinch.
SilvA lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent SilvA stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
SilvA throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and SilvA counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by SilvA.
SilvA misses with the combination.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SilvA doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. SilvA does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas cracks the inside of SilvA's front leg.
SilvA avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
SilvA works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
SilvA attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
SilvA throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
SilvA misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. SilvA backs away looking to recover.
SilvA is rocked!
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SilvA.
Oh SilvA is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
SilvA seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and SilvA counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Rick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
SilvA takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
SilvA dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
SilvA attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
SilvA takes a shot right to the bread basket.
SilvA tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
SilvA takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
SilvA walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
SilvA has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from SilvA there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from SilvA misses.
SilvA throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas throws a body punch but SilvA moves out of range.
SilvA slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SilvA walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Thomas misses.
SilvA throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
SilvA gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
SilvA looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but SilvA checks it well.
SilvA fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SilvA tries to clinch up.
SilvA swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SilvA steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Thomas really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
SilvA connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
SilvA lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
SilvA moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with SilvA's elbow.
SilvA has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thomas regains guard immediately.
SilvA works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas 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.
SilvA throws a strike but Thomas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from SilvA's guard.
SilvA has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
SilvA throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thomas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SilvA is trying to escape the mount but Thomas keeps good control and instead manages to take SilvA's back.
Thomas tries to get the hooks in deep but SilvA pushed the leg off.
Thomas controlling well, preventing SilvA from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controlling from the back.
SilvA is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thomas biding his time, looking for the opening.
SilvA is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas biding his time, looking for the opening.
SilvA tries to roll but Thomas sticks to his back.
Thomas wants to control but SilvA is keeping busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Thomas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
SilvA throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Royce SilvA will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from SilvA.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from SilvA.
SilvA clinches up against the cage.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
SilvA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
SilvA with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SilvA backwards.
SilvA lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SilvA backwards.
SilvA lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Nice body punch from SilvA.
SilvA's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for SilvA.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but SilvA has him pressed against the cage.
SilvA misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from SilvA.
SilvA tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually SilvA drops back down to his feet.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
SilvA slips under a jab.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
SilvA avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Royce SilvA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by SilvA.
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
SilvA tries to clinch up.
SilvA tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and SilvA takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SilvA was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas moves out of range as SilvA strikes.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SilvA moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SilvA.
Thomas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
SilvA thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
SilvA rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
SilvA unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from SilvA fails to land.
Thomas blocks a body shot from SilvA.
SilvA fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
SilvA tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Rick Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
SilvA misses with a hook from the clinch.
SilvA tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
SilvA successfully pulls guard.
Thomas passes SilvA's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas prevents SilvA from improving his position.
Thomas controlling the pace.
Rick Thomas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
SilvA throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping SilvA at a distance.
SilvA throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Thomas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce SilvA showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Thomas!
Rick Thomas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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