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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Lyoto Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Orton's chin.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Randy Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orton scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orton leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Orton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orton managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Orton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
It looks like Lyoto Silva has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Orton.
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Orton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orton tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lyoto Silva just wasn't active enough.
Orton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva pushes Orton up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Orton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Orton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton throws a head punch that misses.
Silva wants to break free but Orton has control.
Orton stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Orton won't allow it.
Silva prevents a body shot from Orton.
Orton gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva gets control of Orton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Orton drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Orton off! Orton jumps back into Silva's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva is trying to control the position but Orton postures up.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Orton keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Orton controlling the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is looking to stand up but Orton won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Silva's cut.
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.
Silva clinches.
Orton has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva tries to pull guard but Orton holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to break free but Orton pushes him back against the cage.
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva working away.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Orton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A control attempt from Orton but he's now mounted!
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Orton is on top in guard.
Silva is trying to keep Orton in close.
Orton trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Orton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Orton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Orton keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orton trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Orton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Lyoto Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand but Orton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Orton blocks nicely.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orton keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Orton.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Orton moved away.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orton.
Orton scores with a jab.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orton's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orton trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Orton to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton works the jab nicely.
Orton misses with a body shot.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orton as he avoids it easily.
Orton stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orton lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orton.
Orton throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva dives in and grabs Orton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Orton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good shot there by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Orton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orton wants it to stay on the feet.
Orton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Randy Orton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva rushes Orton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orton misses with the head strike.
Orton throws a head punch that misses.
Orton throws a head punch that misses.
Orton tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Orton back against the cage.
Lyoto Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Orton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Orton blocks a body shot from Silva.
Orton tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orton swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orton misses with the head strike.
Orton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Orton won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orton tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Orton.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Silva!
After winning the bout, Lyoto Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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