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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tvica Iruscek (ranked 5242 p4p, 537 weight class) and Jon Silva (ranked 4326 p4p, 471 weight class). Jon Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Powerful takedowns
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tvica Iruscek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iruscek looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Iruscek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Iruscek's guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iruscek keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stays in close to Iruscek's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iruscek controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iruscek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Iruscek is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Iruscek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Iruscek shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iruscek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iruscek throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva working for a triangle but Iruscek defends it easily.
Iruscek trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Iruscek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva is trying to keep Iruscek in close.
Iruscek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva is trying to control the position but Iruscek postures up.
Silva has Iruscek pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iruscek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iruscek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iruscek trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tvica Iruscek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iruscek tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iruscek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Iruscek is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iruscek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iruscek is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva pulls Iruscek in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iruscek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iruscek somewhat.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Iruscek's half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Iruscek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iruscek missing with punches from the back.
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Iruscek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Iruscek really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iruscek is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
Iruscek working for the choke.
Iruscek trying to control momentarily.
Iruscek keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iruscek gets his hands free as Silva looks to control.
Iruscek has good solid back control here.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Iruscek keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva prevents Iruscek from getting a body triangle.
What can Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Silva trying to control but not successfully.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva avoids the strikes from Iruscek.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Iruscek keeps control of the position.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the hands but Iruscek breaks the grip.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Iruscek is staying active.
Iruscek is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Iruscek throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Iruscek is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva is controlling his hands well.
Iruscek misses with a punch to the head.
Silva is in bad spot here.
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tvica Iruscek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is trying to stand back up.
Iruscek throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Iruscek controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but Iruscek kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the hands but Iruscek breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Iruscek is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
Iruscek is cranking Silva's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Silva! He's tightened the choke and Silva is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tvica Iruscek!
A victorious Tvica Iruscek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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