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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Lilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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207 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Lilja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lilja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lilja tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lilja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos has his foot on Lilja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lilja works his way back into a safe position though.
Lilja stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Lilja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Lilja defends easily.
Lilja wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Lilja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lilja is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Lilja defends easily.
Lilja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lilja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lilja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lilja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lilja is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lilja postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lilja.
Dos Santos trying to strike off his back.
Lilja trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilja won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Lilja slips an elbow through the middle.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dos Santos throwing shots but Lilja is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Lilja is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos Santos lands a nice short elbow.
Dos Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lilja looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lilja taking some punishment here, with Dos Santos in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lilja is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Lilja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lilja trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lilja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Santos drops an elbow to the side of Lilja's head.
Dos Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dos Santos slips a nice elbow through Lilja's hands, connecting with Lilja's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilja has hold of Dos Santos's hands but Dos Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lilja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dos Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dos Santos is looking to advance position but Lilja won't allow it.
Dos Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lilja!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos Santos is working for a guillotine from mount but Lilja frees his head quite easily.
Dos Santos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lilja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lilja scores a takedown into full mount!
Dos Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lilja has hold of Dos Santos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dos Santos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lilja gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Lilja counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dos Santos scores with a nice shot.
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lilja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Lilja defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lilja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lilja.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lilja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lilja's back!
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!
Lilja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lilja is taking damage to the body and head.
You can see the frustration on Lilja's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lilja trying to control the hands but Dos Santos breaks the grip.
Lilja rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dos Santos is looking to advance position but Lilja won't allow it.
Lilja misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lilja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
Lilja is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilja is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
Lilja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dos Santos working over Lilja with some ground and pound. Lilja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lilja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos trying to mount his opponent but Lilja defends it.
Lilja is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lilja feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Lilja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lilja dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Lilja gets a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lilja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lilja's back!
Dos Santos gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dos Santos is persistently looking for the submission but Lilja is defending it well.
Lilja is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lilja turns into Dos Santos and is now in his guard.
Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lilja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lilja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lilja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Lilja defends it easily.
Lilja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lilja drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Lilja off! Lilja jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but Lilja controlling him for the moment.
Lilja drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Lilja off! Lilja jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Lilja defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilja won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lilja scoring with some ground and pound.
Lilja drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Lilja off! Lilja jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
Lilja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lilja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lilja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lilja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Lilja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Lilja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lilja fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the side of Lilja's head but Lilja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dos Santos 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Dos Santos!
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