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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willian Acougue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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191 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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199 cm
20
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willian Acougue! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Silva! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva with a lazy takedown attempt and Acougue counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Acougue is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control. Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Acougue trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acougue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Acougue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acougue has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Acougue postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it. Acougue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Silva is looking for a triangle but Acougue pushes his legs off easily.
Acougue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Acougue trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Acougue keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head. Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Silva looking for a guillotine here but Acougue defends easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Acougue tries to pass. Silva wants to sweep but no luck. Acougue looking to pass the guard. Silva trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Acougue defends it easily. Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Acougue from standing up. 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! Acougue wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acougue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acougue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Silva is looking for a triangle but Acougue pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Acougue trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Acougue trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. Acougue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Acougue makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Silva trying to control the position.
Acougue trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva has an active guard here but Acougue has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Silva is looking to improve his position.
Acougue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acougue. Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acougue pulls his head out easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silva tries to roll over but Acougue keeps him under control. Acougue seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Silva will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Acougue doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acougue sprawls well. Acougue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet. Acougue shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Silva wants to improve his position but Acougue is controlling well.
Acougue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Acougue eventually gives up the hold. Acougue is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position. Acougue drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva looking for submissions off his back. Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Silva looking for submissions off his back. Silva looking for submissions off his back. Acougue throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely. Acougue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Silva wants to improve his position but Acougue is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Acougue is tapping! Great win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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