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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between milone sILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nosfe Ratu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). milone sILVA has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, milone sILVA!
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, Nosfe Ratu!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sILVA tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ratu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten sILVA somewhat.
Ratu misses with a looping right.
sILVA fails with a takedown attempt.
sILVA shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ratu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for milone sILVA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ratu.
sILVA dives in and grabs Ratu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ratu pushes down on sILVA's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sILVA shoots in and drives through. Ratu sprawls well.
Ratu throws a jab when sILVA was well out of range.
Ratu misses with a straight left.
Ratu throws a right and a left that sILVA avoids nicely.
sILVA shoots in but no luck this time.
sILVA scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
sILVA misses with the ground and pound.
sILVA has knee on belly momentarily but Ratu bucks him off and regains half guard.
sILVA is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ratu is just riding it out for now. sILVA eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sILVA trying to control from half guard but Ratu is working away.
sILVA wants to work for an arm triangle but Ratu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ratu is trying to stand back up but sILVA is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sILVA wants to pass the guard but Ratu is defending well.
Ratu tries to kick sILVA off but sILVA keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
sILVA steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ratu.
Horrible takedown by sILVA or perhaps it was just good defense by Ratu which made him look bad.
Ratu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
sILVA keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ratu.
Ratu misses with a looping left.
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.
sILVA on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ratu connects with a good right hand that stumbles sILVA. sILVA circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ratu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but sILVA circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
sILVA fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ratu avoids it really well and circles away.
sILVA uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Ratu finds it's way through sILVA's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosfe Ratu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ratu lands the left hand.
sILVA fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Ratu misses.
Ratu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
milone sILVA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
sILVA scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
sILVA trying to control the position but Ratu is working away.
sILVA tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sILVA is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ratu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
sILVA wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ratu keeps working.
sILVA tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ratu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
sILVA ducks under a wild hook from Ratu.
Ratu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
sILVA fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sILVA tries for a takedown but Ratu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ratu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
sILVA shoots in but Ratu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for milone sILVA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratu lands with a straight right. sILVA didn't see that one coming.
sILVA misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ratu lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
sILVA steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ratu.
Nice sprawl there from Ratu as sILVA shoots in.
A jab from Ratu does it's job there.
sILVA moves away from the strike by Ratu.
sILVA is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ratu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
sILVA ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Ratu finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosfe Ratu 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!
Ratu throws a shot from downtown. sILVA moves away and avoids it.
sILVA has a takedown stuffed.
sILVA defending well as Ratu loads up on a big left hand.
sILVA moves into the clinch successfully.
sILVA has Ratu pressed against the cage, preventing Ratu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sILVA pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
sILVA tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ratu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with sILVA. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
sILVA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ratu trying to control but sILVA is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of sILVA is proving hard to escape from.
sILVA wants to sweep but no luck.
Ratu wants to pass the guard but sILVA is keeping the position.
sILVA avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ratu wanted to stand there but sILVA had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
sILVA is looking to clinch but Ratu is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ratu.
That's two 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.
sILVA bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ratu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
sILVA moves out of range as Ratu strikes.
sILVA clinches up against the cage.
Ratu prevents the takedown attempt.
Ratu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
sILVA jumps guard but Ratu stands there with sILVA around his waist. sILVA gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for milone sILVA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
sILVA decides to pull guard.
sILVA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sILVA looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ratu is looking to stand up but sILVA won't let him.
Ratu stopping the sweep attempt from sILVA.
sILVA trying to control the position.
milone sILVA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ratu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
sILVA looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ratu is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
sILVA staying out of range there.
Ratu throws a looping overhand right but sILVA ducks down to avoid it.
sILVA walks into a left hand.
sILVA takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nosfe Ratu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ratu throws a big shot that misses.
Ratu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nosfe Ratu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ratu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosfe Ratu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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