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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 1333 p4p, 82 weight class) and Tobias Marshall (ranked 3070 p4p, 179 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. Leonardo Da Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tobias Marshall's chin.
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167 cm
30
135 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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170 cm
40
139 lbs
25 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Marshall! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Da Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Marshall throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Marshall is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control. Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Silva works to advance to full mount. Marshall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Marshall tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Da Silva looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Marshall is in no mood to give up. Marshall working to try and regain half guard.
Marshall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Da Silva takes Marshall's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Marshall is in trouble. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marshall has hold of Da Silva's leg, trying to break free but it's let Da Silva lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Marshall is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Da Silva throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Da Silva! A victorious Leonardo Da Silva 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
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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