FFB 29: Piletich vs. Silva PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Allerdyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lee
vs
Allerdyce

180 cm
21
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Allerdyce!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allerdyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allerdyce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Allerdyce shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Allerdyce showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allerdyce is working away from the top position though.

Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Allerdyce.
Lee is looking to control Allerdyce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allerdyce is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee moves into full guard.
Allerdyce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Allerdyce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee wants to control but Allerdyce is keeping busy.
Lee moves into full guard.

Allerdyce content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lee has locked up a guillotine! Lee's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Allerdyce is holding on here and Lee must be using up a lot of energy. Allerdyce has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lee gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Lee!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between gracie barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think barra might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to rock with you. Dick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Eternal Triangle. Jim Dick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

barra
vs
Dick

183 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, gracie barra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Dick!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dick gets caught flat footed, as barra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

barra decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dick, up you get!
Dick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dick tries to clinch but barra moves out of range.
Dick tries to clinch there but barra circles away.
Dick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jim Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

barra pushes Dick up against the cage in a clinch.
Dick with a knee to the head.

barra lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
barra is pressing down on Dick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dick is holding on for now.

barra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dick is just riding it out for now. barra eventually gives up the hold.
barra is looking to advance position but Dick won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
barra is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dick reverses the position - he's now on top in barra's guard.

barra keeping busy on the bottom but Dick has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dick tries to stand but his hand is stuck under barra.

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.
barra is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. barra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dick is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but barra has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dick is looking to defend but barra has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dick! barra pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dick taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). gracie barra!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristides Cipriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Torrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cipriano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chico Science e Nação Zumbi - Manguetown. Torrence has chosen I Remember You as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cipriano
vs
Torrence

188 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aristides Cipriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph Torrence!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cipriano with that takedown attempt.
Cipriano fails with the takedown.
Cipriano shoots for a double leg takedown but Torrence sprawls well. He's pushed Cipriano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristides Cipriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cipriano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torrence is fending him off so far but Cipriano persists. Nope, Torrence circles away and we're back to standing.

Torrence throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cipriano stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Torrence follows into mount!

Cipriano is rocked!
Torrence sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Cipriano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torrence with shots to the head and body - Cipriano looks very uncomfortable down there.

Torrence working for a submission but Cipriano is keeping him at bay.
Torrence postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cipriano looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Torrence cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Torrence looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrence landing strikes from the mount.
Cipriano is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Torrence cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Torrence prevents Cipriano from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torrence looking to finish Cipriano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cipriano!
Torrence working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cipriano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cipriano seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Torrence cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cipriano is squirming around, avoiding Torrence's attempts to control the action.
Torrence content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrence lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torrence trying to control but Cipriano is having none of it.
Torrence sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cipriano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cipriano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Cipriano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cipriano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cipriano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cipriano is breathing heavily.
Torrence can't keep his opponent in guard - Cipriano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Cipriano is working for a kimura but Torrence is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano tries to pass to full mount but Torrence defends it.
Torrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cipriano is thwarting Torrence's attempts to control the position.

Torrence looking for submissions off his back.
Cipriano wants to pass to mount but Torrence is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torrence can do anything to dispel that myth.
Torrence wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cipriano shoots in but Torrence avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Torrence looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Cipriano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cipriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cipriano keeping full guard, as Torrence tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrence trying to control but Cipriano is working from the bottom.

Cipriano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Torrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph Torrence will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Torrence darts in and clinches Cipriano up against the cage.
Cipriano keeps control of Torrence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cipriano jumps guard but Torrence stands there with Cipriano around his waist. Cipriano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torrence has Cipriano pressed against the cage.
Cipriano fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Torrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torrence shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cipriano pinned against the cage. Cipriano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cipriano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cipriano shoots and misses

and Torrence counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristides Cipriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Torrence decides to pull guard.
Torrence trying to keep a closed guard but Cipriano is proving a slippery customer.
Cipriano tries to free his leg and advance position but Torrence is retaining full guard.
Torrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Cipriano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cipriano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cipriano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cipriano misses with a takedown
and Torrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torrence pushes Cipriano up against the cage in a clinch.
Torrence manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Torrence pulls guard effortlessly.
Cipriano wants to pass the guard but Torrence is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torrence wants to sweep here but Cipriano controlling him for the moment.

Torrence uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Torrence moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrence has Cipriano pushed against the cage.
Cipriano fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Torrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cipriano with a poor takedown

and Torrence moves into the clinch.
Cipriano fails to pull guard.
Cipriano tries to pull guard but Torrence holds him up against the cage and eventually Cipriano drops back down to his feet.

Torrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torrence misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torrence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cipriano doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Torrence counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torrence.

Cipriano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torrence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cipriano has a closed guard, preventing Torrence from standing up.
Cipriano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Cipriano wants to finish this one by submission but Torrence is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cipriano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Torrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cipriano drops his hands momentarily and Torrence takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cipriano doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Torrence moves into the clinch.

Torrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cipriano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torrence.
Cipriano fails with the takedown

so Torrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Torrence controlling from the top position.
Torrence must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torrence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Torrence stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Cipriano gets caught flat footed, as Torrence shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cipriano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cipriano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Cipriano is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Torrence can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Joseph Torrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torrence is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cipriano working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Torrence looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Cipriano! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aristides Cipriano!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Goya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurizio comes to the cage accompanied by March of the Pigs (Valerna Remix). Mookie Goya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Maurizio
vs
Goya

172 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Proof Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Maurizio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mookie Goya!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurizio throws a sloppy head kick and Goya moves out of range easily.
Goya looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Goya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maurizio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goya tries to clinch but Maurizio is having none of it.
Maurizio lands with a kick to the temple. Goya shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Mookie Goya has been cut.

Maurizio clinches up with Goya and pushes him back against the cage.
Maurizio missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maurizio.
Maurizio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maurizio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Maurizio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Goya clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maurizio trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Goya doesn't escape.
Goya looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Maurizio just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurizio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goya for as long as he can get away with.
Goya trying to get back to his feet but Maurizio is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maurizio trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Goya doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maurizio landing with strikes.
Maurizio has good solid back control here.

Maurizio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio has good solid back control here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mick Maurizio just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Maurizio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maurizio decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Maurizio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Maurizio stands up out of the half guard.
Maurizio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goya.

Maurizio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maurizio tries a knee to the head but Goya blocks it.
Goya lands with a light punch inside.
Maurizio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Maurizio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mookie Goya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Maurizio throws a head kick but Goya moves out of range.
Mookie Goya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Maurizio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Maurizio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Goya to his feet.
Maurizio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maurizio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maurizio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maurizio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maurizio could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maurizio - that will leave a mark!

Maurizio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goya wants to get back to full guard.

Maurizio escapes and gets back to his feet.
Goya tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maurizio tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maurizio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goya tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maurizio lands with a slapping head kick.
Goya misses with a wild combination.
Maurizio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Goya gets caught flat footed, as Maurizio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Goya is working an open guard so Maurizio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Maurizio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goya is looking to improve his position.
Maurizio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurizio moves nicely into side control.

Maurizio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Maurizio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Maurizio.
Maurizio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maurizio lands a nice looking body kick.
Maurizio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Maurizio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mick Maurizio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maurizio manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maurizio stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Maurizio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maurizio lands in his opponent's guard.
Maurizio stops Goya from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maurizio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goya, up you get!
A combination from Maurizio does no damage.
Maurizio looks to land a body kick but Goya moved away.
Maurizio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goya can do to turn this around?
Goya falls off balance throwing a combination

and Maurizio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Maurizio stands up out of the half guard.
Maurizio throws a head kick that misses.

Maurizio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maurizio misses with a knee to the head.
Maurizio throws a knee to the head but misses.

Maurizio breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maurizio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maurizio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goya throws a series of punches but Maurizio moves out of range.

Maurizio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goya sprawls well initially but Maurizio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goya wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Maurizio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mookie Goya's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Goya throws a looping overhand right but Maurizio ducks down to avoid it.
Maurizio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maurizio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Goya is rocked!
Maurizio lands with a big right hook that stumbles Goya - he's out on his feet here! Maurizio follows up with another monster hook that separates Goya from consciousness! Goya falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Maurizio stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mick Maurizio!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deniz Koc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koc
vs
Hannedy

185 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
189 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deniz Koc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Hannedy!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Koc tries to clinch but Hannedy moves out of range.
Deniz Koc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koc misses with a takedown attempt - Hannedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hannedy catches Koc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hannedy scores with a one two! Koc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Koc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hannedy lands a glancing blow to the side of Koc's head.
Hannedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hannedy as he avoids it easily.
Hannedy lands a jab-cross combination.
Koc tries to close the distance and clinch but Hannedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hannedy but Hannedy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deniz Koc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hannedy tries to avoid it but Koc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hannedy to the ground. Hannedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koc is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koc.

Hannedy darts in and clinches Koc up against the cage.

Hannedy pulls guard effortlessly.

Hannedy has his feet on Koc's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Koc shoots in but no luck this time.
Koc shoots in but no luck this time.
Hannedy scores with a jab to the body.
Koc shoots for a double leg takedown but Hannedy sprawls well. He's pushed Koc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hannedy.
Koc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koc shoots in and drives through. Hannedy sprawls well.
Koc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hannedy is fending him off so far but Koc persists. Nope, Hannedy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hannedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Hannedy scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hannedy as he connects with a hook.
Hannedy cracks Koc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hannedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koc's head.

Koc is rocked!
No luck for Koc with that takedown attempt.
Hannedy scores with a spinning back kick!
Koc closes the distance but Hannedy moves to the side
and Hannedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hannedy scores with a nice head shot.
Hannedy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Koc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy lands a jab-cross combination.
Koc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hannedy.

Hannedy rushes Koc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hannedy blocks the elbow strike.
Koc has Hannedy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hannedy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koc is trying to break free.

Koc wants the takedown. Hannedy is fighting it off but Koc persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hannedy's guard against the cage.
Koc thows a big elbow that misses.
Koc trying to control but Hannedy is working from the bottom.

Hannedy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hannedy counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hannedy.
Koc misses with a takedown
and Koc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hannedy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Koc misses
and Hannedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hannedy counters with a leg kick.

Hannedy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hannedy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hannedy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Koc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Hannedy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Koc misses with a takedown
and Koc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koc shoots and misses
and Hannedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koc misses with a takedown
and Hannedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deniz Koc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Hannedy catches Koc right on the button with a cross.
Koc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hannedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hannedy counters with a nice body shot.
Koc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hannedy counters with a left and a right that stings Koc.
Hannedy punishes Koc's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hannedy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hannedy catches Koc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koc throws a head kick that misses
and Hannedy counters with a nice leg kick.
Koc shoots and misses
and Hannedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koc fails with the takedown
and Hannedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hannedy drops Koc with a right and a left! Hannedy comes rushing in but Koc regains his composure and manages to keep Hannedy in guard.
Oh Koc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hannedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Koc uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koc misses with a double jab
and Hannedy scores with a counter punch that sends Koc to the canvas! Hannedy smells blood - he's punishing Koc with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Koc has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Hannedy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mitchell
vs
Morgan

178 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Mitchell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Morgan lands a high kick to the side of Mitchell's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Morgan dives into guard, looking to finish.

Mitchell is rocked!

It looks like Evan Mitchell has been cut.
Morgan pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Mitchell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Morgan stands up from half guard.
Mitchell shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Mitchell crumples to the floor! Morgan milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harry Morgan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Theme from The Tick. Bartlett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Discipline (AE01). This should be fireworks!

Johnson
vs
Bartlett

191 cm
18
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
203 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Bartlett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bartlett tumbling to the canvas!

Bartlett is rocked!

Johnson stands up from Bartlett's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bartlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Bartlett shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vincent Bartlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Bartlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Bartlett seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson lands a big shot that drops Bartlett! Can he finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bartlett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bartlett being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.

Bartlett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bartlett working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bartlett.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Bartlett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bartlett works his way to full guard. Good work.

Bartlett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bartlett looks gassed!
Bartlett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Bartlett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bartlett working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bartlett on the ground.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bartlett tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Bartlett defending well.
Bartlett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bartlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson won't allow Bartlett to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bartlett shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bartlett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartlett closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Bartlett pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson cracks Bartlett with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bartlett falls to his knees and Johnson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Johnson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Piletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piletich comes to the cage accompanied by King of Kings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Piletich
vs
Silva

185 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Piletich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piletich.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piletich.
Piletich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.

Piletich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Piletich forces his way into half guard.
Piletich is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Piletich prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.

Silva has his foot on Piletich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piletich works his way back into a safe position though.

Piletich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piletich trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Piletich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Piletich trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Piletich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piletich stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Piletich content to stall in guard here.
Piletich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva pulls Piletich in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Piletich controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matt Piletich just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Piletich.

Piletich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piletich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piletich seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Piletich controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piletich has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control but Piletich is working from the bottom.
Piletich looking for a sweep. Not yet Piletich, not yet.
Piletich controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Piletich is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Piletich misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Piletich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Piletich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Piletich shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Piletich is stalling in the full guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piletich controls the pace.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Piletich stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Piletich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piletich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Piletich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piletich stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Piletich 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.
Piletich passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Piletich controlling the pace.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piletich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Piletich wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Piletich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Piletich trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piletich wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Piletich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Piletich trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Piletich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva wants to improve his position but Piletich is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piletich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Piletich is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Piletich dominated that second 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.

Piletich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Piletich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Piletich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Silva working for a triangle but Piletich defends it easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Piletich tries to pass.
Piletich 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.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piletich wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piletich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Piletich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Piletich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Piletich from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piletich wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Piletich misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piletich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Piletich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piletich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Piletich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Piletich.
Silva is looking to clinch but Piletich is avoiding it.

Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piletich is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.

Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Piletich defends it well.
Piletich keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Piletich wants to get back to full guard but Silva has mounted him!

Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Piletich manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piletich keeps working.

Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Silva really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Piletich fails with the takedown
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Piletich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva shoots in but Piletich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Piletich throws a left and a right that both miss

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva looking to control but Piletich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Silva quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Silva but it's paid off an Piletich is forced to tap! Nice work by Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wanderlei Silva!
Wanderlei Silva is the new middleweight champion!