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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Silva (ranked 2353 p4p, 113 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 2164 p4p, 102 weight class). Ithamar has chosen Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104 as his entrance music. The key to victory for Adriano Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva feints a jab promting Ithamar to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ithamar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ithamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ithamar feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ithamar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva is trying to control the position but Ithamar postures up.
Silva seems keen to control Ithamar's posture.
Ithamar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ithamar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Ithamar is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva throws a leg kick but Ithamar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ithamar closes the distance and clinches.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Ithamar's takedown attempt.
Ithamar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ithamar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ithamar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ithamar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ithamar is one step ahead there.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ithamar won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Ithamar passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Ithamar is controlling him
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Ithamar is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ithamar is looking for submissions but instead, Silva has regained full guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar stops Silva from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ithamar is defended easily by Silva.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 Adriano Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ithamar feints the counter takedown.
Ithamar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Ithamar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ezekiel Ithamar has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself.
Ithamar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ithamar is still trying to improve position.
Silva has Ithamar pulled in close to control his posture.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ithamar dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Ithamar's head and hops out.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Ithamar's head and hops out.
Ithamar closes the distance and clinches.
Ithamar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ithamar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva has clasped his hands together around Ithamar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ithamar is not content to let Silva control the position.
Ithamar holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ithamar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ithamar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Ithamar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Ithamar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Silva keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ithamar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ithamar keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ithamar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ithamar has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ithamar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Ithamar dives into Silva's guard.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ithamar is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ezekiel Ithamar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ithamar avoids the body shot from Silva.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ithamar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Ithamar seems unphased.
Ithamar misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ithamar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ithamar is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Ithamar is proving a slippery customer.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva wants to stand up but Ithamar is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ithamar shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ithamar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Ithamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ithamar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ithamar won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ithamar.
Ithamar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ithamar blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva clearly takes that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ithamar dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ithamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Ithamar has a takedown stuffed.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ithamar.
Ithamar avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ithamar tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Ithamar is quick to defend against it.
Adriano Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Ithamar takes one on the button.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ithamar to the ground. Silva is now in Ithamar's guard.
Ithamar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ithamar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ithamar moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ithamar doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Ithamar with an open hand slap.
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
Silva throws an elbow but Ithamar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ithamar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Ithamar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ithamar regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Ithamar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ithamar pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
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.
Silva is fighting to break Ithamar's control of his arms but Ithamar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Ithamar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ithamar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ithamar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva had his way with Ezekiel Ithamar in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ithamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Ithamar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ithamar.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ithamar won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ithamar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Ithamar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar throwing strikes but Silva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ithamar tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ithamar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Ithamar is keeping him busy.
Silva tries to stand but Ithamar is controlling his head.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ithamar is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Ithamar get back to his feet.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ithamar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A control attempt from Silva but he's now mounted!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ithamar prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Silva taking shots to the head.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ithamar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ithamar trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to buck Ithamar off but he can't manage it.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ithamar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ezekiel Ithamar.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
Adriano Silva retains his bantamweight title!
The defeated Ezekiel Ithamar had this to say: 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'.
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