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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davi Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sousa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Ratamahatta" By Sepultura . Rafael Da Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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271 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davi Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sousa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Da Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sousa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sousa defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Da Silva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Da Silva has Sousa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sousa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sousa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sousa! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Davi Sousa has been cut.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sousa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa being controlled here, momentarily.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sousa tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sousa to the ground. Sousa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davi Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sousa swivels and escapes.
Sousa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Silva lands a big shot that drops Sousa! Can he finish him?
Sousa is rocked!
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Sousa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sousa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sousa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Da Silva leaves Sousa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four 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.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSousa.
Da Silva cracks Sousa with an uppercut from hell and Sousa crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Da Silva's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Da Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davi Sousa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sousa defends it nicely.
Sousa throws a quick counter head kick but Da Silva was just out of range.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sousa as he avoids it easily.
Davi Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Sousa throws a quick counter head kick but Da Silva was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sousa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sousa avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Silva has his feet on Sousa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sousa's waist but Sousa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Silva off to one side.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Sousa, which made it look bad.
Sousa blocks a jab.
Sousa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sousa tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
Sousa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Sousa gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sousa counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sousa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.
Da Silva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rafael Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sousa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sousa lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sousa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Da Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sousa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sousa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to stand.
Sousa looking to ground and pound but Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Sousa pushes him away.
Da Silva regains half guard.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Sousa controlling the pace.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sousa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sousa's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa trying to control but not successfully.
Sousa can't escape the position.
Sousa staying busy and making it hard for Da Silva to control.
Da Silva has good solid back control here.
Sousa staying busy and making it hard for Da Silva to control.
Sousa trying to control the action but Da Silva just sinks the hooks in.
Da Silva tries to keep control of the position but Sousa is staying busy.
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 Davi Sousa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davi Sousa's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa jumps into guard, dragging Da Silva to the mat.
Sousa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Da Silva trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Sousa. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sousa has time to react.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Sousa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sousa continues to drive forward.
Davi Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Sousa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da Silva's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sousa avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Da Silva gets caught napping as Sousa dives in and scores a takedown. Da Silva manages to retain guard.
Sousa trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Da Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sousa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa controlling Da Silva's posture.
Sousa working for a triangle but Da Silva defends it easily.
Sousa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sousa looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Da Silva.
I think Da 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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