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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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151 lbs
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180 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leroy Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nguyen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Nguyen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nguyen but Nguyen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nguyen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nguyen is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet.
Silva tries for a kimura but Nguyen is defending well.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?
Nguyen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Nguyen struggling a bit here.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Nguyen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nguyen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Nguyen is defending well.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nguyen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva looks winded!
Nguyen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nguyen.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nguyen to get the leverage.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Nguyen stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nguyen counters with a two punch combo.
Leroy Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Silva.
Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nguyen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva stops Nguyen from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leroy Nguyen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Nguyen, which made it look bad.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Nguyen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nguyen counters with a takedown into side control.
Leroy Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Silva.
Nguyen tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Nguyen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jean Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nguyen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nguyen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nguyen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nguyen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nguyen wants it to stay on the feet.
Nguyen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nguyen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Nguyen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nguyen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nguyen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Nguyen defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is working for a kimura but Nguyen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen controlling the position well.
Silva stops Nguyen from getting back to his feet.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is working for a kimura but Nguyen is defending it quite comfortably.
Nguyen pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking for a kimura but Nguyen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Nguyen keeping control of the position.
Silva looking for a submission but Nguyen manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Nguyen dominated that second round.
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!
Nguyen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Nguyen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Leroy Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Silva.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nguyen tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nguyen to the ground. Nguyen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nguyen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Nguyen tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nguyen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen swinging wildly here.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nguyen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nguyen's waist but Nguyen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Nguyen throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nguyen tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Nguyen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nguyen throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Nguyen counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Nguyen swinging wildly here.
Nguyen closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Nguyen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva shoots and misses
and Nguyen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva is looking to stand back up but Nguyen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Silva.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nguyen seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Nguyen decides to stand up.
Nguyen slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Nguyen, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Nguyen against the cage but Nguyen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nguyen defends it nicely.
Silva dives in and grabs Nguyen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nguyen pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Nguyen attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Nguyen tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nguyen.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Nguyen throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nguyen defends it nicely.
It looked like Nguyen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nguyen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nguyen has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Nguyen breaks from the clinch.
Jean Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Nguyen sneaks out the side door and pushes Silva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nguyen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Nguyen!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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