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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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163 cm
31
166 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shango changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shango stuffs the takedown.
Shango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shango counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shango.
Papa Shango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Silva.
Shango successfully pulls guard.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Shango is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shango manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Shango's guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Shango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Shango is keeping the position.
Shango wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Shango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shango looking for a triangle here. Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Shango pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Papa Shango made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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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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