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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 4816 p4p, 473 weight class) and Royce Da Silva (ranked 5116 p4p, 485 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geanluca Lorenzon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Da Silva! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Da Silva dives in and grabs Lorenzon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lorenzon pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out. Lorenzon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Da Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lorenzon leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lorenzon moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva. Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage. Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Da Silva. Da Silva being controlled against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lorenzon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lorenzon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. Da Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lorenzon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Lorenzon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right handed body shot lands from Lorenzon.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage. Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A short right from Lorenzon. Da Silva has Lorenzon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lorenzon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right from Lorenzon. Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Lorenzon controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Lorenzon.
Da Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lorenzon digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank. Lorenzon working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lorenzon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lorenzon stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Lorenzon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Silva into the cage. Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon won't allow it.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon. Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva looks winded! Da Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Da Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lorenzon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lorenzon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head. Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage. Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lorenzon avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorenzon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lorenzon avoiding damage.
Lorenzon pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right hand to the body from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Da Silva is looking to take this one to the mat. A short right from Lorenzon on the inside. Nice body punch from Lorenzon - that landed with a thud.
Lorenzon lands a body punch in the clinch. Lorenzon lands a body shot. Lorenzon lands with a short head shot on the inside. Good body shot from Lorenzon.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lorenzon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A shot in the inside from Lorenzon. Lorenzon is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorenzon down to the mat. Lorenzon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lorenzon lands a two punch combo.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lorenzon finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head. Lorenzon takes the fight into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Lorenzon scores with a nice short uppercut. Da Silva is trying to drag Lorenzon to the mat but Lorenzon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lorenzon stalling the fight.
Lorenzon scores with a shoulder strike. Da Silva takes a shot to the head. Lorenzon lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lorenzon lands on the inside with an uppercut. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lorenzon works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short left from Lorenzon. Lorenzon lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorenzon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lorenzon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lorenzon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lorenzon. Nice body punch from Lorenzon. Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Silva fails to pull guard.
Lorenzon lands an uppercut. Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lorenzon leaning against his opponent.
Lorenzon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. Lorenzon lands a nice uppercut. Lorenzon has Da Silva pressed against the cage.
Lorenzon scores with a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lorenzon stuns Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Da Silva misses with a takedown and Lorenzon moves into the clinch. Lorenzon works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches. Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzon smiles and moves away.
Da Silva gets a clinch. Lorenzon lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. A battle for position here, against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Lorenzon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lorenzon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lorenzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lorenzon stalls. Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Da Silva. Da Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Lorenzon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Da Silva being controlled against the cage. Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Nice body punch from Lorenzon - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage. Da Silva is breathing heavily. A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzon.
Da Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorenzon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lorenzon digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank. Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon. Lorenzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon. Lorenzon lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Lorenzon. Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands a shot to the body. Lorenzon is struggling to control the position. Lorenzon lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lorenzon lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Lorenzon.
Da Silva being controlled against the cage. Da Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lorenzon to keep the fight standing. Lorenzon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lorenzon lands with a light punch inside. Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzon smiles and moves away.
Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lorenzon lands with a left to the head. Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzon smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt. The fighters circle momentarily. Lorenzon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good shot there by Lorenzon. Lorenzon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye. Lorenzon gets in close and instigates a clinch. Come on Lorenzon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short right from Lorenzon on the inside. Lorenzon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lorenzon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Da Silva letting Lorenzon take a breather here. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lorenzon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Lorenzon lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Da Silva jumps guard but Lorenzon stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lorenzon lands a shot to the body. Lorenzon pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right hand to the body from Lorenzon.
Da Silva has Lorenzon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lorenzon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lorenzon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. Lorenzon is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Lorenzon is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorenzon down to the mat. Lorenzon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Da Silva tries to move into range but Lorenzon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A jab from Lorenzon does it's job there. Lorenzon has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva in a clinch.
Lorenzon slowing the pace effectively. Lorenzon lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lorenzon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not. Da Silva fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lorenzon cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lorenzon counters with a left to the body. Da Silva misses with a takedown and Lorenzon counters by clinching up. A short uppercut from Lorenzon. A left hand lands to the body for Lorenzon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lorenzon's brow. A nice right hand lands inside from Lorenzon. A short uppercut from Lorenzon. Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lorenzon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. Lorenzon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. Lorenzon scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Da Silva. Lorenzon working some nice short punches in the clinch. Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lorenzon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lorenzon has Da Silva pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lorenzon works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches. Lorenzon leaning his opponent against the cage. Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Nice body punch from Lorenzon - that landed with a thud.
Lorenzon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lorenzon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lorenzon gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Lorenzon on the inside. Da Silva wants a takedown.
Da Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lorenzon stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for Lorenzon to work.
Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike. Da Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lorenzon prevents it.
Nice body punch from Lorenzon - that landed with a thud.
Lorenzon has Da Silva pushed against the cage. Lorenzon pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lorenzon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head. Stalling in the clinch from Lorenzon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lorenzon. Lorenzon works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches. Lorenzon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Silva is trying to drag Lorenzon to the mat but Lorenzon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lorenzon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lorenzon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzon.
Lorenzon digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank. Da Silva is trying to drag Lorenzon to the mat but Lorenzon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A short uppercut from Lorenzon. Lorenzon gets underhooks to prevent Da Silva's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Lorenzon scores with a nice short uppercut. Lorenzon stalling the fight.
Lorenzon digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank. Lorenzon scores with an uppercut up the middle. Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A hook to the body from Lorenzon.
Geanluca Lorenzon has scored more points in the clinch so far. Da Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lorenzon smiles and moves away.
Lorenzon gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lorenzon slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lorenzon lands with a short shot to the head. Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lorenzon is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lorenzon down to the mat. Lorenzon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt and Lorenzon counters with a stiff right hand. Lorenzon jabs at Da Silva's body. Lorenzon lands a nice shot to the body.
Geanluca Lorenzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jab, jab by Lorenzon - just one landing. A decent looking cross lands there for Lorenzon. Lorenzon moves into the clinch. Da Silva tries to pull guard but Lorenzon holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Silva drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage. Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Royce Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Geanluca Lorenzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lorenzon gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Geanluca Lorenzon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lorenzon 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geanluca Lorenzon!
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