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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Ahmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demian Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ahmed Ahmedov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Ahmedov defends easily.
Ahmedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahmedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahmedov is aware though and is defending well.
Ahmedov trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Ahmedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahmedov swings around for an armbar but Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ahmedov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmedov keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva is pushing down on Ahmedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahmedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahmedov tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Ahmedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Ahmedov dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahmedov is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahmedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ahmedov trying to control from Silva's half guard. Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ahmedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva working for a triangle but Ahmedov defends it easily.
Ahmedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahmedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Ahmedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahmedov has Silva in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ahmedov keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Ahmedov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Ahmedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahmedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Ahmedov is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Ahmedov defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ahmed Ahmedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ahmedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahmedov.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahmedov pinned against the cage. Ahmedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Ahmedov shoots in.
Demian Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Ahmedov.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahmedov did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva is looking for submissions but instead, Ahmedov has regained full guard.
Ahmedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ahmedov looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahmedov is on top in guard.
Ahmedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahmedov has Silva in his guard.
Ahmed Ahmedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahmedov has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes down on Ahmedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Ahmedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Ahmedov is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahmedov trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Ahmedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Ahmedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ahmedov has worked his arm free - good work by Ahmedov!
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahmedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahmedov, who protects the arm well.
Ahmedov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmedov is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahmedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Ahmedov.
Ahmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahmedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ahmed Ahmedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahmedov swivels and escapes.
Ahmedov dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Ahmedov's head and hops out.
Ahmedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Ahmedov getting side control.
Ahmedov looking for a submission but Silva manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ahmedov from controlling successfully.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ahmedov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahmedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahmedov is aware though and is defending well.
Ahmedov forces his way into half guard.
Ahmedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahmedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahmedov 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. Ahmedov eventually gives up the hold.
Ahmed Ahmedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Ahmedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahmedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Ahmedov mounts him!
Ahmedov controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmedov trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Ahmedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed Ahmedov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ahmedov with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ahmedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ahmed Ahmedov.
Well Ahmedov 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Ahmedov!
Ahmed Ahmedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ahmad!'.
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