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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 343 p4p, 339 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 49 p4p, 48 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva takes a kick to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti throws out a counter right but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Ekstrovertti tries to counter it with a takedown but DeSilva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva throws a chopping leg kick but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekstrovertti throws a one two combo.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti checks a low kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses the jab.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSilva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekstrovertti.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekstrovertti thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekstrovertti throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by DeSilva.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti thuds a left hand into DeSilva's body.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
and DeSilva counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by DeSilva's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
DeSilva slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
DeSilva is looking to chop away at Ekstrovertti's legs.
Ekstrovertti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeSilva checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Ekstrovertti finds it's target.
DeSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekstrovertti at a distance.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeSilva at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekstrovertti in his tracks.
DeSilva throws a hook but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by DeSilva there.
DeSilva checks a low kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1-2. DeSilva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti blocks a low kick nicely.
DeSilva connects with a solid leg kick.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeSilva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekstrovertti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut
and DeSilva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ekstrovertti's knee momentarily.
DeSilva cracks Ekstrovertti with an open hand slap.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Ekstrovertti looks for the body kick but DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva tried to counter with a leg kick but Ekstrovertti avoided it.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekstrovertti should have avoided that one.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva misses with a left hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti motions for DeSilva to come forward. Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body kick.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ekstrovertti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekstrovertti should have avoided that one.
DeSilva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekstrovertti's hands.
DeSilva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ekstrovertti counters with a shoot takedown. DeSilva fights it but they end up in guard.
DeSilva pushes Ekstrovertti off and gets back to his feet.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DeSilva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekstrovertti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a two punch combination.
Ekstrovertti throws a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeSilva throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
DeSilva misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeSilva misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeSilva blocks it well.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti is looking to score with low kicks.
DeSilva throws a quick counter head kick but Ekstrovertti was just out of range.
DeSilva lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekstrovertti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekstrovertti under the eye.
Ekstrovertti with a hook.
DeSilva throws a solid leg kick but Ekstrovertti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a front kick but Ekstrovertti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from DeSilva. Those never looked like landing.
DeSilva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeSilva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSilva.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Ekstrovertti's knee but Ekstrovertti avoids it well.
Ekstrovertti throws out a counter right but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekstrovertti misses with a takedown attempt - DeSilva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like DeSilva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeSilva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good exchange - Ekstrovertti coming out on top.
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeSilva works Ekstrovertti's body with a nice hook.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the body.
DeSilva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a three punch combo that has DeSilva backing up. DeSilva nods at Ekstrovertti to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSilva takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekstrovertti.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekstrovertti lands with an uppercut that bounces DeSilva off the cage and back into range.
Ekstrovertti feints and then cracks DeSilva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeSilva down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Ekstrovertti misses.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the head.
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSilva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeSilva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping left.
DeSilva thuds his shin into the meat of Ekstrovertti's side.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
DeSilva scores with a nice strike.
DeSilva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeSilva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
DeSilva wants to slow Ekstrovertti down by chopping away at his legs.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but DeSilva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
Ekstrovertti walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva tries to land a leg kick but Ekstrovertti saw it coming and moves away.
Ekstrovertti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeSilva drops his hands momentarily and Ekstrovertti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekstrovertti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekstrovertti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ekstrovertti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Ekstrovertti misses.
DeSilva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekstrovertti can pounce on him.
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti takes one on the button.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva blocks a jab.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti throws a shot from downtown. DeSilva moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeSilva defends it well.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva throws a combination. Ekstrovertti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ekstrovertti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeSilva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSilva, as that shot connected.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.
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!
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from DeSilva misses.
Ekstrovertti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeSilva defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekstrovertti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Ekstrovertti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DeSilva is looking to chop away at Ekstrovertti's legs.
DeSilva throws a front kick aimed at Ekstrovertti's knee but Ekstrovertti avoids it well.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping right.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Ekstrovertti misses.
DeSilva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekstrovertti in his tracks.
DeSilva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping left.
DeSilva is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva with a nice calf kick.
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeSilva as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as DeSilva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
DeSilva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekstrovertti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeSilva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekstrovertti's hands.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the head.
DeSilva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but DeSilva moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ekstrovertti.
DeSilva slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DeSilva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet but Ekstrovertti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeSilva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ekstrovertti has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ekstrovertti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Ekstrovertti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekstrovertti's gas tank.
Ekstrovertti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekstrovertti is looking to control DeSilva's arms but DeSilva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ekstrovertti has his back to the cage.
Ekstrovertti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekstrovertti wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Ekstrovertti avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Ekstrovertti misses with the head strike.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
DeSilva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ekstrovertti.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Ekstrovertti avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekstrovertti walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSilva. That's going to slow Ekstrovertti down.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeSilva to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ekstrovertti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeSilva - the referee stops the clock and Ekstrovertti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeSilva. Ekstrovertti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva misses with a straight left.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and DeSilva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ekstrovertti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab and a cross from DeSilva.
Ekstrovertti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
DeSilva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ekstrovertti eats them both and turns towards DeSilva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
Ekstrovertti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekstrovertti under the eye.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Ekstrovertti off balance momentarily.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekstrovertti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekstrovertti defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva scores with a hook.
DeSilva defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by DeSilva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekstrovertti! But no joy.
Ekstrovertti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crunch! Ekstrovertti slams his shin into DeSilva's torso.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ekstrovertti's head.
DeSilva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeSilva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSilva throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSilva 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
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