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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svenderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Svenderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sumrall throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sumrall swivels and escapes.
Sumrall has managed to clinch.
Sumrall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Svenderson Silva has been cut.
Sumrall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sumrall pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sumrall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Sumrall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Sumrall scores a nice knee to the body.
Sumrall works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Sumrall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sumrall taking a breather.
Sumrall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sumrall stalling against the ropes.
Sumrall successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumrall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sumrall wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sumrall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sumrall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva trying to control but Sumrall is working from the bottom.
Sumrall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Sumrall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sumrall working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva postures up in Sumrall's guard and throws a big left but Sumrall blocks it.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sumrall keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sumrall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall 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.
Sumrall looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
Sumrall is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Sumrall is having none of it.
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.
Sumrall wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Sumrall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sumrall wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control the action but Sumrall is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Sumrall sprawls well.
Sumrall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sumrall misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
That's time! Sumrall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sumrall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Sumrall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sumrall misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Sumrall moves into the clinch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sumrall lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva just leaning against Sumrall, taking a breather.
Sumrall scores with a hook to the body.
Sumrall lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sumrall.
Sumrall pushes Silva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sumrall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sumrall.
Silva trying to stall but Sumrall improves his position.
Sumrall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva tries to break free but Sumrall pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Sumrall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sumrall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sumrall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sumrall throws an elbow that misses.
Sumrall is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Sumrall.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sumrall - that landed with a thud.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Sumrall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sumrall.
Sumrall has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Sumrall gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sumrall wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Sumrall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sumrall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sumrall is looking for a kimura here.
Sumrall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sumrall is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Sumrall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sumrall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sumrall.
Sumrall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sumrall postures up.
Sumrall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sumrall is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Sumrall with a nice head shot there.
Sumrall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sumrall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sumrall lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sumrall gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sumrall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sumrall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sumrall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Silva is looking to clinch but Sumrall is avoiding it.
Sumrall pushes Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sumrall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sumrall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sumrall is defending well for now.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sumrall just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Sumrall is trying to stall.
Sumrall swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumrall has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Sumrall manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sumrall trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Sumrall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sumrall throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Sumrall controlling him for the moment.
Sumrall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sumrall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumrall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sumrall's head.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sumrall tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sumrall's knee momentarily.
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.
Sumrall closes the distance and clinches.
Sumrall pushes Silva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sumrall.
Sumrall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sumrall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Sumrall.
Sumrall misses with a knee strike.
Sumrall lands a nice elbow.
Sumrall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sumrall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svenderson Silva.
Sumrall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Sumrall controlling him for the moment.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sumrall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sumrall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sumrall thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sumrall lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sumrall throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
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.
Sumrall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sumrall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sumrall!
Sumrall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sumrall throwing hammer fists to the chest of Silva. What's that going to do exactly?
Sumrall can't escape the position.
Sumrall tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Sumrall can't escape the position.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sumrall is looking to escape.
Sumrall is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Sumrall clinches with his opponent.
Sumrall has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Pat Sumrall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sumrall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Sumrall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the ropes.
Sumrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Sumrall avoids the damage to the body.
Silva being controlled against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumrall.
Sumrall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sumrall lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sumrall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumrall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sumrall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sumrall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall taking a breather.
Sumrall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Sumrall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the ropes.
Sumrall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sumrall obliges.
Sumrall landing knees to the head.
Sumrall lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Sumrall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Sumrall.
Sumrall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sumrall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Sumrall gets an underhook and turns Silva into the ropes.
Sumrall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Sumrall blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Sumrall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svenderson Silva.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Sumrall lands with a light punch inside.
Sumrall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sumrall scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sumrall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sumrall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Sumrall lands with a left to the head.
Sumrall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Sumrall avoids the damage to the body.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sumrall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sumrall gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sumrall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sumrall keeps working.
Sumrall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sumrall manages to get to full guard.
Sumrall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to control but Sumrall is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Sumrall keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Sumrall 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.
Sumrall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sumrall wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall had his way with Svenderson Silva in that round.
The cut man is working on Svenderson Silva's cut.
That's time! Sumrall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Pat Sumrall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sumrall lands an overhand right.
Sumrall tries to land a body kick
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sumrall actively working from the bottom here.
Sumrall tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Sumrall manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Sumrall to sweep him here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sumrall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sumrall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Sumrall keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumrall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sumrall doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Sumrall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sumrall.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Sumrall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sumrall is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sumrall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pat Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sumrall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva dives in and grabs Sumrall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sumrall pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sumrall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sumrall misses with a low kick.
Sumrall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sumrall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sumrall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sumrall.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Sumrall.
Sumrall scores with a jab to the head.
Sumrall looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Sumrall jabs at Silva's body.
Sumrall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Sumrall moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with an uppercut.
Sumrall is looking to score with low kicks.
Sumrall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sumrall throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Sumrall misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sumrall.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall trying to land knees to the body.
Sumrall gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sumrall is working Silva over against the ropes.
Sumrall effectively controlling the action here.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Sumrall digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Sumrall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Svenderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sumrall throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pat Sumrall.
Well Sumrall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Sumrall!
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