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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Vbahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Vbahi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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133 lbs
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175 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Vbahi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vbahi gets a clinch.
Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vbahi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silva to the mat. Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vbahi throws a big elbow that misses.
Vbahi wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vbahi with a nice head shot there.
Vbahi has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vbahi's guard.
Vbahi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva postures up in Vbahi's guard and throws a big left but Vbahi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vbahi controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vbahi is proving hard to escape from.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vbahi dives on top into guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Vbahi stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva is working an open guard so Vbahi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Vbahi shows good takedown defense.
Vbahi closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Vbahi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vbahi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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!
Vbahi rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Vbahi looks gassed!
Vbahi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vbahi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Vbahi sits in half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Vbahi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vbahi pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vbahi wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vbahi defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vbahi with a nice head shot there.
Vbahi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vbahi wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Vbahi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Vbahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eduardo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vbahi shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Vbahi tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vbahi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vbahi clinches with his opponent.
Silva tries to pull guard but Vbahi holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vbahi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vbahi stands up.
Matt Vbahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vbahi is breathing heavily.
Vbahi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Vbahi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Vbahi has control of the leg.
Vbahi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vbahi closes the distance and clinches.
Vbahi has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Vbahi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vbahi successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva wants to control from the top but Vbahi keeps moving.
Vbahi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vbahi is proving hard to escape from.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Vbahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Vbahi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vbahi manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Vbahi's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Vbahi keeps moving.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vbahi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vbahi is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Vbahi blocks nicely.
Vbahi has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Vbahi keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws a strike but Vbahi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vbahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Vbahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vbahi as he jumps to the side.
Vbahi drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vbahi throws a big right hand that misses.
Vbahi lands a couple of elbows.
Vbahi wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position.
Vbahi looking to pass the guard.
Vbahi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vbahi throws a big elbow that misses.
Vbahi stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Vbahi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vbahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Vbahi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matt Vbahi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Vbahi from controlling successfully.
Matt Vbahi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vbahi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vbahi defends it nicely.
Vbahi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vbahi is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Vbahi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vbahi clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vbahi lands a takedown into guard.
Eduardo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vbahi!
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vbahi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Vbahi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vbahi is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Vbahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vbahi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Vbahi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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