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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juliano Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khabilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khabilov won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
Khabilov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khabilov tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khabilov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khabilov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Khabilov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khabilov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva throws an elbow but Khabilov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khabilov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Khabilov is defending well.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Khabilov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Khabilov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khabilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khabilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khabilov throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khabilov's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Khabilov wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva wants to control from the top but Khabilov keeps moving.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Khabilov is quick to defend against it.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Juliano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Khabilov.
Khabilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Khabilov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khabilov prevents it.
Khabilov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Khabilov to the mat. Khabilov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khabilov dives on top into guard.
Khabilov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov throws a big right hand that misses.
Khabilov throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khabilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Khabilov throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khabilov's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khabilov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Khabilov in his guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
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 Juliano Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khabilov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khabilov showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Khabilov is controlling him
Khabilov throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Khabilov prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Khabilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Khabilov throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khabilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khabilov trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khabilov looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Juliano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Khabilov.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khabilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khabilov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khabilov keeps working.
Khabilov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Khabilov is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khabilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is punishing Silva with strikes - can he finish him?!
Khabilov missing with punches from the back.
Khabilov is throwing strikes but Silva counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Silva regains half guard.
Khabilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khabilov misses with a head shot. Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Khabilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Juliano Silva will probably get the nod.
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!
Khabilov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Khabilov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khabilov closes the distance and clinches.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Khabilov is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Khabilov is looking to escape.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov wants to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Khabilov is working from the bottom.
Silva prevents Khabilov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khabilov sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is working for a kimura but Khabilov is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khabilov is looking to escape.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khabilov sees it coming and defends easily.
Khabilov is trying to stand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Khabilov shoots in.
Juliano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Khabilov.
Khabilov tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Khabilov!
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva tries for a kimura but Khabilov is defending well.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Khabilov is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juliano Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juliano Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
32% |
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