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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Silva's entrance music is 12 Stones - Anthem for the Underdog . A fine choice. Fabricio Silva has chosen Face the Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fabricio Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabricio Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Fabricio Silva dodges the punch combination from Thiago Silva.
Fabricio Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Thiago Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Thiago Silva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fabricio Silva regains guard immediately.
Thiago Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fabricio Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thiago Silva has Fabricio Silva in his guard.
Fabricio Silva wants to control from the top but Thiago Silva keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabricio Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabricio Silva 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.
Thiago Silva has his foot on Fabricio Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabricio Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Fabricio Silva wants to control from the top but Thiago Silva keeps moving.
Thiago Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago Silva is trying to keep Fabricio Silva in close.
Thiago Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabricio Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thiago Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabricio Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thiago Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabricio Silva defends it easily.
Fabricio Silva forces his way into half guard.
Fabricio Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabricio Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fabricio Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Fabricio Silva looks gassed!
Thiago Silva trying to control but Fabricio Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Thiago Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabricio Silva.
Thiago Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thiago Silva trying to hold on to Fabricio Silva's head to control him but Fabricio Silva postures up.
Fabricio Silva is looking to advance position but Thiago Silva won't allow it.
Fabricio Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fabricio Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabricio Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thiago Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thiago Silva shrugs it off.
Thiago Silva wants to hold on but Fabricio Silva pushes him away.
Thiago Silva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thiago Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fabricio Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fabricio Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thiago Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thiago Silva shrugs it off.
Thiago Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fabricio Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabricio Silva will probably get the nod.
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.
Thiago Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Fabricio Silva tries for a takedown but Thiago Silva manages to get underhooks.
Thiago Silva leaning against his opponent.
Thiago Silva jumps guard.
Fabricio Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thiago Silva is keeping the position for now.
Fabricio Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thiago Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thiago Silva has his hands on Fabricio Silva's head, controlling the position.
Fabricio Silva prevents Thiago Silva from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabricio Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fabricio Silva is breathing heavily.
Fabricio Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabricio Silva passes Thiago Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thiago Silva tries to get to full guard but Fabricio Silva has control of the leg.
Fabricio Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Thiago Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thiago Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Thiago Silva tries to kick Fabricio Silva off but Fabricio Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thiago Silva is looking to improve his position.
Fabricio Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Silva is looking to improve his position.
Thiago Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Fabricio Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thiago Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fabricio Silva.
Thiago Silva wants to control but Fabricio Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fabricio Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago Silva tries to hold on but Fabricio Silva pushes him away.
Thiago Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Fabricio Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Fabricio Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thiago Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thiago Silva shrugs it off.
Fabricio Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thiago Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thiago Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fabricio Silva won't let Thiago Silva get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fabricio Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Thiago Silva is having none of it.
Thiago Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabricio Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thiago Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Fabricio Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Fabricio Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thiago Silva wants to hold on but Fabricio Silva pushes him away.
Thiago Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fabricio Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thiago Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thiago Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Fabricio Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Fabricio Silva avoids the attempt from Thiago Silva to control.
Thiago Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fabricio Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fabricio Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thiago Silva as he avoids it easily.
Fabricio Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thiago Silva scores with a takedown into Fabricio Silva's guard.
Thiago Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thiago Silva looking to pass the guard.
Thiago Silva controlling from the top position.
Fabricio Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thiago Silva.
Thiago Silva scores with a takedown into Fabricio Silva's guard.
Thiago Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Thiago Silva wants to stand but Fabricio Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thiago Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fabricio Silva is trying to control the position but Thiago Silva postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thiago Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thiago Silva scores with a takedown into Fabricio Silva's guard.
Thiago Silva content to stall in guard here.
Thiago Silva wants to pass the guard but Fabricio Silva is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thiago Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thiago Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thiago Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thiago Silva content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thiago Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thiago Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fabricio Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fabricio Silva is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fabricio Silva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thiago Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabricio Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thiago Silva in side control, throwing shots but Fabricio Silva defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fabricio Silva 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thiago Silva!
Thiago Silva took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brutal Fighting Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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