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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Wilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilk comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy- Run With The Wolfs. Da Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Ken Song. Silva Da Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrzej Wilk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silva Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilk.
Wilk cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Wilk.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilk.
Wilk lands a left hand.
Wilk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilk pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilk lands with a light punch inside.
Wilk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wilk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilk.
Still in the clinch, Wilk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Wilk holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilk.
A slow jab from Wilk misses its intended target.
Wilk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Wilk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilk.
Wilk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Da Silva up against the cage.
Wilk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilk can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilk misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilk.
Wilk scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilk misses with a punch to the body.
Wilk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wilk.
Wilk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilk lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Wilk struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Wilk.
A nice left hand lands by Wilk.
Nice body punch from Wilk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilk works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Wilk.
Wilk slows down the pace here.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Wilk blocks it.
Wilk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Wilk on the inside.
Wilk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow.
Wilk lands a shot to the body.
Wilk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Wilk pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Wilk won't allow it.
Andrzej Wilk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Da Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilk lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Wilk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilk lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wilk.
Da Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilk uses from the top position.
Wilk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Wilk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilk with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Wilk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Da Silva swinging wildly here.
Wilk avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Andrzej Wilk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Wilk.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Wilk.
Sloppy strikes from Wilk. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilk to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Silva. Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilk throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva moves out of range as Wilk strikes.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilk is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Wilk circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilk. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Wilk closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Wilk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilk lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilk tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilk cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Da Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Silva looking to stall.
Wilk lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wilk - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Wilk holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Andrzej Wilk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Da Silva.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Wilk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilk to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Wilk.
Andrzej Wilk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilk walks away with a smile on his face. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilk cracks Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilk jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilk throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilk gets a clinch.
Wilk scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Wilk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Wilk gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wilk lands a nice uppercut.
Wilk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Da Silva up against the cage.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to circle away but Wilk has him pinned against the cage.
Wilk cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Da Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Wilk.
Wilk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Wilk.
Wilk scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilk after a bit of a struggle.
Wilk slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Wilk - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilk lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilk.
Wilk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Wilk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilk.
Wilk avoiding damage.
Wilk scores with a hook to the body.
Wilk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilk scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Wilk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilk tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilk has Da Silva pressed against the cage.
Wilk lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Wilk dominated that second round.
That's time! Wilk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilk moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wilk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilk slowing the pace effectively.
Wilk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Wilk lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Wilk.
Wilk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wilk.
Wilk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilk pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilk lands a nice uppercut.
Wilk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilk lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilk.
Wilk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Wilk.
Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilk smiles and moves away.
Andrzej Wilk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Da Silva.
Wilk misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Silva. Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilk.
Da Silva is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilk finish him?
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andrzej Wilk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilk gets a clinch.
Da Silva is looking to control Wilk's arms but Wilk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Silva has his back to the cage.
Wilk is working Da Silva over against the cage.
Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilk is pushing Da Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Da Silva is trying to break free.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Wilk digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilk tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Wilk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilk lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilk.
A right hand to the body from Wilk.
Wilk scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Wilk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilk is working Da Silva over against the cage.
Wilk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilk works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilk scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Wilk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilk.
Wilk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilk digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
Wilk has Da Silva pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wilk.
Wilk is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilk is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilk down to the mat. Wilk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilk lands with a nice body punch.
Wilk lands a jab to the head.
Wilk closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.
Wilk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilk just leaning against Da Silva, taking a breather.
Wilk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Wilk digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilk scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Wilk clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilk misses the jab.
Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Wilk avoids it.
Wilk throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilk connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilk moves into the clinch successfully.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilk lands a body shot.
Wilk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Wilk has knocked Da Silva down with a huge combo! Wilk steps away and waves a wobbly Da Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Silva Da Silva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilk looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Wilk leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilk wants it to stay on the feet.
Andrzej Wilk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silva Da Silva.
Da Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilk.
Wilk pounces like a tiger and cracks Da Silva with a vicious hook! Da Silva is down but not out! Wilk follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrzej Wilk!
Andrzej Wilk retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Andrzej Wilk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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