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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Todd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Todd!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Todd shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Todd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fedor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Todd.
Silva looks to land a combination. Todd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Todd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Todd looks gassed!
Silva wants to stand up but Todd is controlling him.
Todd wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva wants to stand up but Todd is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Silva.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silva wants to clinch.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva misses with the combination.
Fedor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Todd lands in his opponent's guard.
Todd 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.
Todd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand but Todd is controlling the position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Todd is having none of it.
Todd trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva 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.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Todd is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Todd backs up against the cage.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Todd backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Todd in particular looking to stall.
Todd prevents Silva from standing back up.
Todd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Todd trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva tries to kick Todd off but Todd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Todd trying to control the pace.
Todd wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Todd is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
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.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva throws a series of punches but Todd avoids them all with ease.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Todd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Todd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Todd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Todd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva really wants to buck Todd off and get back to his feet.
Todd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Todd looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Todd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Todd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gary Todd just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva works Todd's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Todd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Todd is controlling him
Todd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Todd trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd prevents Silva from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd works his way into full mount!
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Todd content just to control the position here.
Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Todd controlling from the full mount.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Todd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Todd won't let Silva get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Todd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Todd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gary Todd just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Todd shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva stalks Todd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Todd's face. Todd staggers backwards, shaken.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Todd shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva has his feet on Todd's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Silva throws a series of punches but Todd avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Todd!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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