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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Dasilva (ranked 996 p4p, 122 weight class) and Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 1192 p4p, 143 weight class). Dasilva comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
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161 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Humberto Dasilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Dasilva moves out of range.
Dasilva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagenknecht clinches with his opponent.
Dasilva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wagenknecht has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dasilva takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dasilva.
Dasilva blocking some punches.
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
Dasilva pulls Wagenknecht into guard.
Wagenknecht passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold.
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasilva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wagenknecht is looking to advance position but Dasilva won't allow it.
Dasilva trying to control here.
Wagenknecht is working for a kimura but Dasilva is defending it quite comfortably.
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold.
That's two 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.
Dasilva wants to control but Wagenknecht is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dasilva is trying to get back to full guard.
Dasilva actively working from the bottom here.
Dasilva looking for submissions off his back.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Dasilva is defending well.
Wagenknecht is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dasilva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wagenknecht wants to pass the guard but Dasilva is defending well.
Wagenknecht is working for a submission of some sort.
Wagenknecht prevents Dasilva from improving his position.
Wagenknecht seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dasilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dasilva is looking to control Wagenknecht's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dasilva avoid being mounted?
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage.
Dasilva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wagenknecht is working away from the top position though.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dasilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dasilva wants to control but Wagenknecht is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wagenknecht dominated that round.
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.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Dasilva circles away.
Wagenknecht moves in looking to clinch but Dasilva pushes him off.
Dasilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wagenknecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dasilva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dasilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagenknecht is just out of range.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Dasilva circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagenknecht rushes Dasilva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dasilva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wagenknecht is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dasilva to the mat. Dasilva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dasilva 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.
Dasilva keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasilva pulls Wagenknecht in close to prevent any damage.
Dasilva keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasilva can't keep his opponent in guard - Wagenknecht advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Dasilva is defending well.
Dasilva gets back to full guard.
Dasilva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagenknecht manages to get himself to full guard.
Wagenknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dasilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagenknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht is pulling down on Dasilva's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva slips nicely into half guard.
Dasilva wants to free his trapped foot but Wagenknecht is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dasilva is working hard here to advance position.
Wagenknecht is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dasilva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dasilva's back!
Dasilva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dasilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Wagenknecht.
Dasilva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dasilva trying to control but Wagenknecht postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dasilva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wagenknecht has cracked it and Dasilva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
Ronald Wagenknecht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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