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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Alzheimer (ranked 6 p4p, 1 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 21 p4p, 4 weight class). Alzheimer comes to the cage accompanied by The Worlds Greatest. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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163 cm
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143 lbs
26 - 4 - 0 |
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200 cm
30
195 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Friedrich Alzheimer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DeSilva throws a head kick that misses. Alzheimer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot. Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeSilva. That did some damage! Alzheimer staying out of range there. Alzheimer checks a low kick from DeSilva. Alzheimer is looking to score with low kicks. Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer. DeSilva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzheimer. Alzheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzheimer throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva. Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva. DeSilva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alzheimer. DeSilva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzheimer. Alzheimer throws a low kick but DeSilva avoids it. DeSilva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Alzheimer scores with a jab. DeSilva acknowledges it with a nod of the head. DeSilva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A thudding body kick lands there by DeSilva!
DeSilva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alzheimers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab from DeSilva finds it's way through Alzheimer's defenses. DeSilva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva slips a jab from Alzheimer. DeSilva scores with a push kick. DeSilva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alzheimer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Alzheimer throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily. DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alzheimer's calf. Alzheimer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. DeSilva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. DeSilva cracks Alzheimer with a good jab. DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Alzheimer clinches with his opponent.
Alzheimer scores with a nice hook to the head. Alzheimer pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Alzheimer. Alzheimer has a closed guard, preventing DeSilva from standing up. Alzheimer is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DeSilva stays in close to Alzheimer's body and controls the position. Let's hope that DeSilva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Alzheimer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSilva is aware though and is defending well. Alzheimer looking to control.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment. DeSilva is fighting to break Alzheimer's control of his arms but Alzheimer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Alzheimer working a defensive guard here.
DeSilva stays in close to Alzheimer's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target. Alzheimer tries to land a leg kick but DeSilva saw it coming and moves away.
Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzheimer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alzheimer tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! DeSilva misses the shot to the body. Good leg kick by DeSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeSilva is looking to land body kicks. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alzheimer checks a leg kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Alzheimer. DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot. Alzheimer lands a nice shot that snaps DeSilva's head back.
DeSilva looks to land a body kick but Alzheimer moved away. Alzheimer looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely. Alzheimer lands a body shot.
Alzheimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alzheimer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva. DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer. Alzheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva slips under a jab. Alzheimer takes a kick to the side of the head. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeSilva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alzheimer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DeSilva swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Alzheimer counter with a right hand. Alzheimer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeSilva, pushing him back against the cage. Alzheimer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage. Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSilva just stands there and leans against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzheimer. Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage. Alzheimer misses with some punches.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Alzheimer. Alzheimer jumps guard but DeSilva stands there with Alzheimer around his waist. Alzheimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alzheimer misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round. That's time! Alzheimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva throws out a counter right but Alzheimer avoids it with no problem. Alzheimer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Alzheimer throws a big shot that misses. Alzheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva blocks a leg kick. DeSilva only half commits to the counter leg kick. Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but DeSilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. DeSilva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Alzheimer thumps DeSilva with a low kick. Alzheimer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Alzheimer misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming. DeSilva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Alzheimer delivers a nice body kick. DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. DeSilva lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva. Alzheimer lands an overhand right. Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick. DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Alzheimer throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeSilva.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeSilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A left lands for Alzheimer. Alzheimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Alzheimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSilva can do to turn this around? That kick from Alzheimer tenderised DeSilva's leg. DeSilva is trying to keep his angry face on. DeSilva tries to work over Alzheimer's front leg with a kick but Alzheimer checks it. Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses DeSilva's front leg but catches the back leg as DeSilva tries to avoid it. The fighters circling - Alzheimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. DeSilva throws a low kick but Alzheimer avoids it. Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeSilva. That did some damage! DeSilva throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Alzheimer fails in his attempt to clinch. DeSilva slips under a jab from Alzheimer. Alzheimer looks to land a body kick but DeSilva moved away. Alzheimer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. DeSilva scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Alzheimer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Alzheimer scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from DeSilva misses. Alzheimer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far. DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A low kick from DeSilva is predictable there and Alzheimer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva. DeSilva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alzheimer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeSilva's head. DeSilva keeps the fight on the outside. DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes. DeSilva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Alzheimer misses with a low kick as DeSilva jumps back. DeSilva throws a big shot that misses. Alzheimer misses with a looping right. DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. DeSilva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alzheimer throws a body kick that misses. DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Alzheimer tries to score with a low kick but DeSilva moves his leg out of the way. Alzheimer throws a leg kick but DeSilva checks it. Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but DeSilva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer. DeSilva throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeSilva wants to slow Alzheimer down by chopping away at his legs. DeSilva delivers a nice body kick. DeSilva misses with a leg kick. It appears Alzheimer was looking to counter with a kick there. DeSilva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Alzheimer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alzheimer tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
Alzheimer moves into the clinch. A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
A short right from Alzheimer. Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from DeSilva. Alzheimer blocking some punches.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but DeSilva won't allow it.
Alzheimer lands a body shot. Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer pulls guard effortlessly. This has been an exciting period of action! DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alzheimer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Alzheimer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Alzheimer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Alzheimer is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
Alzheimer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Alzheimer prevents DeSilva from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alzheimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab. Alzheimer misses with a straight right. DeSilva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer. Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing. DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it. Alzheimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it. Alzheimer lands a jab to the head.
Alzheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Alzheimer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice body kick from DeSilva. Alzheimer tries a low kick but DeSilva avoids it. DeSilva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alzheimer walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva. Alzheimer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva. DeSilva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alzheimer. Alzheimer throws a leg kick that is checked letting DeSilva counter with a right hand. Alzheimer looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range. DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alzheimer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. DeSilva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzheimer can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alzheimer, as that shot connected.
DeSilva checks a leg kick nicely. DeSilva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. DeSilva moves out of range as Alzheimer strikes. Alzheimer misses with a kick to the body letting DeSilva counter with a right hand. Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away. DeSilva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head. DeSilva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alzheimer is able to avoid easily. Alzheimer connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeSilva. DeSilva circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nice straight punches there by Alzheimer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzheimer. A decent looking cross lands there for DeSilva. Alzheimer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Alzheimer misses with a series of wild punches.
DeSilva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Some bone on bone action there as Alzheimer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. DeSilva takes one to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzheimer. DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Alzheimer feints and then cracks DeSilva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeSilva down. Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSilva sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alzheimer throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range. DeSilva shapes to counter with a head kick. A jab from DeSilva misses. DeSilva blocks a leg kick. Alzheimer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva. Alzheimer tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it. DeSilva cracks the inside of Alzheimer's front leg. DeSilva throws a leg kick that is checked and Alzheimer counters with a low kick, right behind DeSilva 's knee. DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick. Alzheimer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva. DeSilva swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer connects with a jab. Alzheimer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeSilva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alzheimer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeSilva scrambles back to his feet. DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Alzheimer walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva. Alzheimer scores to the head and body with a nice combination! DeSilva scores with a one two! Alzheimer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. DeSilva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Alzheimer moves out of range of the strikes. Alzheimer tries to counter by clinching up but DeSilva breaks away and moves out of range. DeSilva checks a low kick from Alzheimer. DeSilva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alzheimer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. DeSilva throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and checks it nicely. DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alzheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alzheimer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeSilva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeSilva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but DeSilva checks it. DeSilva throws a fast counter high kick but Alzheimer manages to duck under it in time. Alzheimer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeSilva checks it well. Alzheimer misses with a left hand and DeSilva counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alzheimer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alzheimer on the side of the head. Alzheimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSilva. DeSilva tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it. Alzheimer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Alzheimer moves into range and clinches up with DeSilva. Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alzheimer throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva. Alzheimer tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick. Alzheimer is looking to clinch. Alzheimer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeSilva has time to react. DeSilva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSilva misses with a low kick as Alzheimer jumps back. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. DeSilva lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by DeSilva. Alzheimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! DeSilva tries to land a leg kick but Alzheimer saw it coming and moves away.
Alzheimer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer. Well Alzheimer 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer! Friedrich Alzheimer very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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