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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Batistussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Batistussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batistussi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Batistussi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Batistussi throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva looks for a takedown but Batistussi sprawls well.
Batistussi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has Batistussi up against the cage in a clinch.
Batistussi gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Batistussi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva wants to stand but Batistussi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to control from the top but Batistussi keeps moving.
Silva stops Batistussi from standing up.
Silva trying to control but Batistussi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pushing down on Batistussi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva prevents Batistussi from standing back up.
Silva tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva wants to control but Batistussi is keeping him busy.
Anderson Silva Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistussi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matheus Batistussi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva Silva.
Batistussi is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Batistussi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva looks gassed!
Batistussi is working Silva over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Batistussi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Batistussi is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pull guard but Batistussi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Batistussi is controlling him.
Silva keeps control of Batistussi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Batistussi can't break the clinch.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batistussi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Batistussi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batistussi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Batistussi has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistussi throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Batistussi tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Batistussi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batistussi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batistussi throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Batistussi checks it well.
Batistussi connects with a crisp jab.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batistussi closes the distance and clinches.
Batistussi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batistussi wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Batistussi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Batistussi punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Batistussi throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Batistussi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batistussi wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Batistussi.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batistussi's waist but Batistussi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Batistussi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batistussi misses with a double jab.
Batistussi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batistussi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Batistussi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva is looking to clinch but Batistussi is avoiding it.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matheus Batistussi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva Silva.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Batistussi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batistussi feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Batistussi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Batistussi. Those never looked like landing.
Batistussi swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Batistussi pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Batistussi manages to pull guard.
Batistussi is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Batistussi is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistussi wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batistussi misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Batistussi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batistussi misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batistussi.
No joy there for Batistussi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Batistussi circles away.
Matheus Batistussi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batistussi clinches.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Batistussi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Batistussi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Batistussi.
Nice body punch from Batistussi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Batistussi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batistussi tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Batistussi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Batistussi.
Batistussi tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batistussi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batistussi tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Batistussi prevents a body shot from Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batistussi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batistussi can't break the clinch.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batistussi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Batistussi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Batistussi lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Anderson Silva Silva has been cut.
Matheus Batistussi is winning the standup battle so far.
Batistussi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Batistussi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matheus Batistussi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batistussi moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva is working for takedown but Batistussi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Batistussi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Batistussi.
Batistussi can't break the clinch.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Batistussi is trying to break free.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistussi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batistussi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batistussi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Batistussi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Batistussi misses.
Batistussi looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Batistussi keeps the fight on the outside.
Batistussi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva swings for the body but Batistussi moves out of range.
Batistussi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Batistussi darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Batistussi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistussi tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Batistussi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Matheus Batistussi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva Silva.
Batistussi tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Matheus Batistussi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batistussi tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Batistussi drops back down to his feet.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batistussi manages to pull guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Batistussi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batistussi wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Batistussi is defending well.
Batistussi is trying to escape back to his feet but Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Batistussi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batistussi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Batistussi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistussi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Matheus Batistussi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batistussi misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Batistussi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batistussi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson Silva Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batistussi moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Batistussi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batistussi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Batistussi!
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