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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Georlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Georlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georlev with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Georlev fights it but they end up in guard.
Georlev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Georlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georlev is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Georlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Georlev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Georlev's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georlev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georlev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Georlev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Georlev's legs - danger averted.
Georlev is breathing heavily.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Georlev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Georlev's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Georlev has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georlev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Georlev's brow.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Georlev keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Georlev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Georlev's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Georlev's head.
Georlev looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Georlev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva is in close to Georlev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Georlev's head.
Georlev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Georlev has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva trying to control but Georlev is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva stands up over Georlev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Georlev circles away.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Georlev shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Georlev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Georlev misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Georlev avoids the damage to the body.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Georlev is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Georlev into the cage.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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 Georlev uses from the top position.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Joe Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Georlev fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Georlev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Georlev backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Georlev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva is controlling Georlev's posture.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Georlev wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva trying to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Georlev shoots and misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Georlev is rocked!
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Georlev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Georlev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Georlev's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Georlev's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva cracks Georlev with a solid left hand.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Georlev's brow.
Georlev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Georlev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Georlev's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Georlev's brow.
Silva stands up over Georlev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Georlev has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Silva!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Silva thanked VICIOUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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