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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out. Calvin Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 cm
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195 lbs
22 - 7 - 0 |
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180 cm
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177 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Thompson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thompson checks a low kick from SilvA. Thompson avoids the head kick by SilvA.
Thompson blocks a leg kick. Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
SilvA misses with a head kick.
SilvA throws a wild body kick that Thompson sees coming a mile off. Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. SilvA lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from SilvA misses the target. Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before SilvA can pounce on him.
Thompson misses with a looping left. SilvA cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg. SilvA shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson. Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
SilvA takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
SilvA tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as SilvA blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. SilvA uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
SilvA throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson counters with a low kick, right behind SilvA 's knee. Calvin Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thompson throws a hook but SilvA avoids it easily. SilvA tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. SilvA throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away. Thompson works SilvA's body with a nice hook. Thompson misses with a straight left. Thompson throws a body punch but SilvA moves out of range. Thompson moves out of range as SilvA throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
SilvA tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thompson is able to avoid easily. Thompson moves out of range of the strikes. Thompson is looking to slow SilvA down with leg kicks. Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson takes a swing at SilvA's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson avoids the head kick by SilvA.
Thompson lands a nice looking kick to the body. SilvA takes a step back to recover. SilvA misses with an attempted mid kick.
SilvA slips under a jab from Thompson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thompson missing with a left hand there. SilvA was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thompson is looking to clinch. SilvA takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Thompson tenderised SilvA's leg. SilvA is trying to keep his angry face on. SilvA checks a low kick from Thompson. SilvA throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily. SilvA throws a half hearted mid kick. SilvA blocks a head kick by Thompson.
SilvA pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SilvA moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. SilvA should have avoided that one. Thompson throws a shot from downtown. SilvA moves away and avoids it. SilvA attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. SilvA looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
SilvA throws a leg kick that misses. SilvA fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice body punch from SilvA. SilvA shoots in but no luck this time. Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SilvA was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson. Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A low kick from SilvA is predictable there and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thompson lands an overhand right. Thompson tries to score with a low kick but SilvA moves his leg out of the way. SilvA tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Calvin Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. SilvA thumps Thompson with a low kick. Thompson throws a shot from downtown. SilvA moves away and avoids it. SilvA shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but SilvA keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Calvin Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA. SilvA attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Thompson cracks a nice hook into SilvA's ribs. SilvA tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Thompson slips under a jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thompson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and SilvA has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from SilvA and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Thompson thows a body shot but no joy. A nice leg kick lands there from SilvA.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - SilvA coming out on top.
It looks like Calvin Thompson has been cut. SilvA throws out a leg kick but Thompson moves out of range and SilvA only half commits. SilvA walks into a left hand. Thompson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. SilvA tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. SilvA looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range. SilvA shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. SilvA takes one to the side of the head.
SilvA takes one to the chin there. SilvA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SilvA does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. SilvA's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! SilvA scrambles back to his feet. Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. SilvA takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt SilvA.
That's six minutes gone in the round. That kick from Thompson tenderised SilvA's leg. SilvA is trying to keep his angry face on. Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson wants to clinch and SilvA counters with a slapping leg kick. Good work by SilvA as he checks the leg kick. Thompson lands with a nice body punch. SilvA circles away from the clinch attempt.
SilvA slips a straight right by Thompson. Thompson connects with an inside leg kick. SilvA misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson moves to clinch but SilvA breaks away and SilvA counters with a lovely straight right hand! A solid leg kick lands there for SilvA.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from SilvA.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Thompson throws a head kick but SilvA moves out of range.
SilvA closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target. SilvA chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
SilvA goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Thompson throws a body punch but SilvA moves out of range. Nice body punch from Thompson. SilvA is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson. Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. SilvA throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. SilvA ducks under a wild hook from Thompson. SilvA scores with a nice strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. SilvA takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
SilvA's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. SilvA throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. SilvA blocks a jab. SilvA fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it. A solid leg kick lands there for SilvA.
SilvA dips down and scores with a jab to the body. SilvA throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range. SilvA takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
SilvA's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thompson under the eye. Thompson misses with a straight left. Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but SilvA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Thompson tries to clinch but SilvA moves out of range. Thompson misses with a leg kick enabling SilvA to counter with a crisp jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Thompson wants to clinch but SilvA slips to the side and SilvA finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. SilvA on the wrong end of a nice jab. SilvA's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thompson under the eye. Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but SilvA is just out of range. SilvA misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks SilvA off balance momentarily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. SilvA throws a head kick that misses. SilvA throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. SilvA misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back. Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before SilvA has time to react. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. SilvA keeps the fight on the outside. This has been an exciting period of action! SilvA uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson. 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 Calvin Thompson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Calvin Thompson'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.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. That kick from SilvA tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on. Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. SilvA throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range. SilvA shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard. SilvA trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Thompson pulls SilvA in close to prevent any damage. SilvA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now. SilvA wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. SilvA won't allow Thompson to sweep him here. Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. SilvA is aware though and is defending well. SilvA sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard. SilvA looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. SilvA scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Thompson gets back to full guard.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead SilvA passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Thompson is trying to get back to his feet. SilvA in side control lands a decent elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thompson tries to bench press SilvA off him but SilvA keeps the position. Thompson is not content to let SilvA control the position. Thompson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. SilvA staying calm. Thompson is not content to let SilvA control the position. You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. SilvA landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. SilvA tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thompson regains half guard. SilvA lands strikes from half guard. SilvA is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Thompson wants to improve his position but SilvA is controlling well.
Thompson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, SilvA has advanced to mount. Uh oh. SilvA is working for a guillotine from mount but Thompson frees his head quite easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Thompson blocking the ground and pound. SilvA working Thompson over with strikes here. SilvA is landing with some decent strikes but Thompson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. SilvA landing strikes from the mount and Thompson is in trouble! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! SilvA lands a heavy elbow.
Calvin Thompson's cut is getting worse. Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. SilvA landing strikes from the mount.
Jeez, Calvin Thompson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvin Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Royce SilvA! Royce SilvA decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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