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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Starling Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anton Obuhov enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starling Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov misses with a series of wild punches.
Obuhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva scores with the left hand. Obuhov knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obuhov.
A slow jab from Obuhov misses its intended target.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obuhov throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Obuhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obuhov clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov scores with a nice right hand.
Obuhov misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Obuhov does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obuhov.
And Silva counters with a quick kick to the body but Obuhov blocks it.
Silva rushes Obuhov and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obuhov's elbow.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obuhov is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Obuhov lands with a right to the head.
Silva tries to work over Obuhov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Obuhov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obuhov throws out a powerful jab.
Obuhov cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Obuhov misses with a looping right.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva defending well as Obuhov loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov misses with a double jab
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva defending well as Obuhov loads up on a big left hand.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Obuhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Starling Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Obuhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Obuhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Obuhov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva cracks Obuhov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obuhov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva moves out of range as Obuhov strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Obuhov misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Obuhov throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Obuhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obuhov fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
And Obuhov tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obuhov's calf.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
Obuhov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSilva.
Obuhov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obuhov misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obuhov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva darts in and clinches Obuhov up against the cage.
Obuhov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obuhov's efforts to push away.
Obuhov breaks the clinch.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Obuhov avoids it.
Silva throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov misses with a looping right.
Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obuhov 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 throws out a loose jab but Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Obuhov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Obuhov throws a big shot that misses.
Obuhov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obuhov looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Obuhov drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
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 Starling Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva throws a leg kick
and Obuhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Obuhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Obuhov tries to avoid it.
Silva slips a jab from Obuhov.
Good exchange - Obuhov coming out on top.
Obuhov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Obuhov checks it.
A jab from Obuhov misses.
Obuhov misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Obuhov off balance momentarily.
Obuhov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anton Obuhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obuhov. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Obuhov throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obuhov moves away.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook but Obuhov blocks it.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obuhov's head.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obuhov to score with a decent uppercut.
That kick from Silva tenderised Obuhov's leg. Obuhov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obuhov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva jabs at Obuhov's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Obuhov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Obuhov throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Obuhov misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Obuhov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Obuhov tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Starling Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Obuhov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obuhov manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Obuhov keeps moving.
Silva stays in close to Obuhov's body and controls the position.
Obuhov controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Obuhov is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva stays in close to Obuhov's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to stand up but Obuhov won't let him.
Obuhov controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obuhov is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva won't allow Obuhov to sweep him here.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva wants to stand but Obuhov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a leg kick but Obuhov checks it.
A good leg kick by Silva.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Obuhov throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Obuhov walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Obuhov scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obuhov checks the leg kick.
Obuhov missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Obuhov misses.
Obuhov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Obuhov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Obuhov wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Obuhov dominates the positioning.
Anton Obuhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Obuhov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silva to regain full guard.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Obuhov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Obuhov preventing the sweep.
Obuhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Obuhov is stalling in the full guard.
Obuhov throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Starling Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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 trying to keep Obuhov in close.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Obuhov controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Obuhov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obuhov, into his guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anton Obuhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obuhov can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Obuhov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obuhov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starling 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Starling Silva!
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