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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Guillermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Guillermo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucas Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Guillermo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillermo avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
As Da Silva backs off Guillermo throws a huge counter combo but Da Silva manages to avoid it all.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Guillermo is having none of it.
Guillermo moves out of range of the body kick.
Guillermo shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Guillermo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Da Silva looking for a takedown.
Guillermo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guillermo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva has Guillermo pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Guillermo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guillermo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Guillermo trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guillermo lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Guillermo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guillermo is working away from the top position though.
Guillermo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guillermo lands a nice short elbow.
Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guillermo.
Guillermo lands strikes from half guard.
Guillermo not doing much here.
Guillermo tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guillermo is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva's coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guillermo content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Guillermo instigates a clinch.
Come on Guillermo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guillermo is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Guillermo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Guillermo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Da Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guillermo on the ground.
Guillermo controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guillermo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guillermo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guillermo cracks Da Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guillermo tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guillermo controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Guillermo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guillermo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guillermo decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guillermo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Guillermo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guillermo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva is fighting to break Guillermo's control of his arms but Guillermo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guillermo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guillermo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guillermo wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillermo keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Guillermo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Da Silva - the referee stops the clock and Guillermo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Da Silva. Guillermo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Guillermo tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guillermo is breathing heavily.
Da Silva throws a one two combo.
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Guillermo saw that one coming.
Guillermo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Da Silva to the mat! Da Silva manages to get full guard.
Guillermo stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Guillermo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Guillermo connects with a couple of short punches.
Guillermo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guillermo stands up and waves to Da Silva to follow him.
Guillermo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It appears Da Silva was looking to counter with a kick there.
Da Silva feints a jab promting Guillermo to slip. Da Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guillermo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva clinches.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Guillermo keeps him there for the moment.
Guillermo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Guillermo can turn it around.
Guillermo jumps guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Guillermo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva has gone for a leg lock! Guillermo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Eddie Guillermo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guillermo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Guillermo from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Silva is working an open guard so Guillermo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guillermo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva is trying to control Guillermo's posture but Guillermo avoids it.
Da Silva is trying to improve his position.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Guillermo drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guillermo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Guillermo stalls from top position.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lucas Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Guillermo circles away.
Guillermo blocks the body kick.
Guillermo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva. No joy for Guillermo on that attempt.
Lucas Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Guillermo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guillermo is putting a hurting on Da Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Guillermo looks up at the clock and then as Da Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Guillermo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Guillermo has passed into mount! Damn!
Guillermo controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva tries to control the position but Guillermo now has his back.
Guillermo is landing with strikes from the back.
Da Silva tries to escape but Guillermo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Guillermo tries to keep control of the position but Da Silva is staying busy.
Da Silva is trying to break free.
Guillermo keeps control of the position easily here as Da Silva tries to buck him off.
Guillermo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Da Silva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Da Silva for a finish.
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.
Guillermo has the hooks in. Da Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Da Silva right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to stand back up.
Guillermo has the hooks in. Da Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Guillermo tightening his grip on Da Silva, looking for the choke.
Guillermo biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Silva is really stuck here.
Guillermo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Da Silva doesn't escape.
Guillermo working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Guillermo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guillermo 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Eddie Guillermo!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Eddie Guillermo!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Eddie Guillermo!
Eddie Guillermo wins by unanimous decision!
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