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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 270 p4p, 36 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 228 p4p, 28 weight class). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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29
210 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva cracks Page with a good jab.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
DeSilva takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Page avoids it.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DeSilva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page trying to control the position but DeSilva is working away.
Page lands some shots froms side control.
DeSilva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Page.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Page throws a strike aimed at the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva avoids it well.
Page throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Page lands a nice forearm strike.
DeSilva manages to get back to half guard.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
DeSilva keeping hold of Page's head, controlling as best he can.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but DeSilva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Page throwing shots but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Page there.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSilva defending well though.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeSilva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Page there.
Page prevents DeSilva from improving his position.
DeSilva taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Page is looking for a kimura but DeSilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Page thows a huge punch but DeSilva dodges it nicely.
My spies in Grind Time Elite (($800)) inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
DeSilva is trying to stand up here but Page is controlling him well.
Page lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Page prevents DeSilva from standing back up.
DeSilva keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is looking to take a break and control but DeSilva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Page is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeSilva gets back to full guard.
DeSilva controlling Page's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
DeSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
That's four 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.
DeSilva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page postures up and lands a big shot to DeSilva's brow.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSilva is retaining full guard.
DeSilva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
DeSilva keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Page trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Page pushes down on DeSilva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DeSilva is controlling Page's trapped leg to prevent Page from advancing to side control.
DeSilva wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Page throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for DeSilva. That snapped Page's head back.
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeSilva lands a high kick!
Page lands a lovely overhand right.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from DeSilva as Page shoots in.
DeSilva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Page lunges at DeSilva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeSilva's hand.
Page throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Page throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSilva is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva pushes down on Page's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Page tries to get to full guard but DeSilva has control of the leg.
DeSilva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
DeSilva passes to side control.
DeSilva trying to control the position but Page is working away.
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.
Page is letting DeSilva control him for a moment.
Page is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
DeSilva wants to stand but Page is controlling his arm.
Page is looking for a sweep.
Page is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Page's legs.
Page can't do much from the bottom here.
DeSilva controlling the position.
DeSilva in the domination position with Page hanging on.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSilva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Page to his feet.
DeSilva circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSilva clinches.
Page misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Page tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva gets through Page's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Page is working for takedown but DeSilva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Page.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Page.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Page working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
That's time! DeSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Page slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DeSilva lands a head kick. Page smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeSilva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DeSilva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Page shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like DeSilva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
DeSilva looking to stall.
Page is working for takedown but DeSilva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Page tightens his grip and picks DeSilva up, before dumping him to the ground. DeSilva manages to land in guard.
DeSilva trying to control the position here.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page cracks DeSilva with a solid left hand.
DeSilva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeSilva trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
DeSilva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page looking to control.
DeSilva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeSilva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Page pulls DeSilva in close to prevent any damage.
Page escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSilva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
DeSilva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Page is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page tries to clinch up.
DeSilva is looking to counter punch.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva avoids it really well and circles away.
DeSilva is looking to counter punch.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
DeSilva is looking to slow Page down with leg kicks.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva forces Page back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Page.
Page misses with a body punch.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
A short left from DeSilva.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page is leaning against DeSilva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Page is working DeSilva over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Page.
Page cracks DeSilva with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeSilva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeSilva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeSilva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Page. Page circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Page cracks a nice hook into DeSilva's ribs.
Page dives in and scores a takedown into DeSilva's guard.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
DeSilva is controlling Page's posture.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSilva has wrist control.
DeSilva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSilva trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeSilva's head.
DeSilva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
DeSilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page stops DeSilva from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSilva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva trying to keep a closed guard but Page is proving a slippery customer.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSilva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Page closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeSilva circles away.
Page has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Page.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Page tries for a takedown but DeSilva manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeSilva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page forces DeSilva back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
Page lands a body punch.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
Page is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSilva prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Page is rocked!
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can DeSilva finish him?
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
Page feints the counter takedown.
Page throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva lands a really nice looking cross but Page seems unphased.
Page gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
Page turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
DeSilva tries to bench press Page off him but Page keeps the position.
DeSilva can't do much from the bottom here.
Page postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Page misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
DeSilva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Page lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Page avoids a kick to the body.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page blocks a jab.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Page has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSilva, as that shot connected.
DeSilva gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. DeSilva manages to retain guard.
DeSilva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Page misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Page pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Page.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
Page is looking for a takedown.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
Page is trying to drag DeSilva to the mat but DeSilva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Page is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Page stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Page scores with a hook to the body.
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva is trying to stall.
DeSilva wants to stall.
DeSilva is looking to break free of the clinch but Page has double underhooks.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Page lands a right hand.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.
Page is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DeSilva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeSilva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Page prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Page or not.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Page blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Page misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
A short left from Page.
Page wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Page tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSilva 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
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