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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Mineault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake 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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200 cm
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205 lbs
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191 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dj Mineault! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Silva! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva thows a leg kick but Mineault checks it and Mineault counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mineault's half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Mineault is trying to control but can't.
Silva is pressing down on Mineault's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mineault is holding on for now. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall. Mineault is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Mineault wants to control the action but instead Silva gets a body lock and reverses into Mineault's guard! Nice work! Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mineault is trying to hold Silva in close to prevent damage but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva trying to pass the guard but Mineault defending well. Silva is keen to just control but Mineault is a slippery customer. Mineault is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Mineault defends the submission attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mineault tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Silva!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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