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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn has chosen AC/DC - TNT as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Thorn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thorn tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva has Thorn pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Thorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thorn is keeping busy.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thorn smiles and moves away.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Paulo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Thorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Thorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorn.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Mike Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Thorn tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Thorn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva tries to clinch up but Thorn circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Thorn, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Thorn against the ropes but Thorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thorn drives through and clinches with Silva against the ropes.
Thorn prevents the takedown attempt.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Thorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thorn smiles and moves away.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Thorn sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn clinches up against the ropes.
Thorn prevents the takedown attempt.
Thorn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Thorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn scores with a body shot.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn wants to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva staying out of range there.
Paulo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Thorn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silva staying out of range there.
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva looks to clinch
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Silva slips a straight right by Thorn.
Jab by Thorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Thorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorn counters with a beautiful punch that sends Silva to the canvas!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thorn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Mike Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva tries to clinch but Thorn moves away
and Thorn counters with a two punch combo.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva tries to clinch but Thorn moves away
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paulo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thorn 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Thorn!
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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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