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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Astolfo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astolfo Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Astolfo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stevenson dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stevenson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevenson has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevenson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Silva wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stevenson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Stevenson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stevenson throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Silva manages to regain full guard.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Stevenson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson passes into half guard.
Stevenson is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevenson to get the leverage.
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.
Stevenson decides to return to a standing position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevenson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stevenson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Stevenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva clinches.
Silva pulls guard.
Stevenson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
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 Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva rushes Stevenson and presses him up against the cage.
Stevenson can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Stevenson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Stevenson goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva clinches.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Stevenson is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva rushes Stevenson and presses him up against the cage.
Stevenson has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Astolfo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Astolfo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva is trying to push Stevenson away but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevenson gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stevenson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevenson pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stevenson working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stevenson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Stevenson tries to escape but Silva is in control.
Silva trying to control the position but Stevenson is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevenson has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Astolfo Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Astolfo Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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