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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Steve (ranked 26 p4p, 4 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 94 p4p, 9 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Steve.
DeSilva pushes Steve away with a front kick.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body shot.
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
DeSilva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeSilva thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeSilva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeSilva misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Jab from DeSilva.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve misses with a body punch
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeSilva throws a one two combo.
Steve cracks DeSilva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Steve.
DeSilva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steve.
DeSilva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Steve misses with a straight left.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
DeSilva clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeSilva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.
DeSilva lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva moves out of range as Steve strikes.
DeSilva slips a jab from Steve.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
Steve avoids the body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeSilva misses with a leg kick.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva slips under a jab.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve slips under a jab.
DeSilva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
DeSilva throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
Steve clobbers DeSilva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and DeSilva counters with a body kick.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeSilva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSilva.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
DeSilva slips a jab from Steve.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and DeSilva counters with a leg kick.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Steve.
DeSilva slips a jab from Steve.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve thuds his right hand into DeSilva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
DeSilva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steve throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSilva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Steve's knee but Steve avoids it well.
Steve has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve misses the jab.
DeSilva is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeSilva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from DeSilva.
A low kick from DeSilva misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
It seemed like DeSilva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve with a nice cross.
DeSilva lands with a shot to the body.
Steve throws a hook but DeSilva avoids it easily.
DeSilva slips a jab from Steve.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve is looking to wear down DeSilva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeSilva lands a jab.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Steve.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeSilva misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Steve missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steve checks it well.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve works DeSilva's body with a nice hook.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steve's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Steve cracks DeSilva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeSilva moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve misses the jab.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook. DeSilva ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
DeSilva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. DeSilva catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSilva lands with a kick to the temple. Steve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DeSilva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve dodges the punch combination from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve backing away here, and DeSilva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
DeSilva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
DeSilva shapes to counter with a head kick.
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSilva doesn't seem bothered though.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steve throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Steve lands a jab to DeSilva's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from DeSilva finds it's target.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
DeSilva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Steve misses with a body shot.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva feints a counter leg kick.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
Steve throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSilva.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Chris Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
A head kick from DeSilva lands but Steve takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for DeSilva.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
Steve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
It seemed like DeSilva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSilva.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSilva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve lunges at DeSilva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeSilva's hand.
Steve misses with a hook
and DeSilva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve tries to move into range but DeSilva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeSilva defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Steve misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
Steve looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from DeSilva. Those never looked like landing.
Steve misses with a looping right.
DeSilva thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva scores with a nice strike.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
DeSilva takes one on the button.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeSilva lands a head kick!
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Steve.
Well DeSilva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.
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