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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey Silverton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverton comes to the cage accompanied by Seven. 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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148 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
30
158 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Silverton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silverton.
Silverton shoots in for a double leg but Calzaghe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silverton misses with a shot to the body
and Calzaghe counters with a takedown into side control.
Silverton manages to get back to half guard.
Calzaghe seems to be working for a kimura but Silverton defends the submission attempt.
Silverton is staying active underneath Calzaghe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silverton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverton.
Silverton looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Silverton keeping moving, preventing Calzaghe from controlling successfully.
Calzaghe wants to pass the guard but Silverton is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calzaghe wants to control from the top but Silverton keeps moving.
Silverton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calzaghe forces his way into half guard.
Silverton wants to improve his position but Calzaghe is controlling well.
Calzaghe misses with a head shot. Silverton uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe preventing the sweep.
Silverton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calzaghe manages to get himself to full guard.
Calzaghe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silverton!
Silverton working to try and regain half guard.
Calzaghe breaks from Silverton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe wants to control the pace but Silverton is squirming around nicely.
Silverton tries to reverse the position but Calzaghe maintains control.
Silverton is working hard here to advance position.
Calzaghe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silverton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Calzaghe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silverton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silverton is squirming around, avoiding Calzaghe's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Silverton has his hands clasped together but Calzaghe breaks the hold and Silverton is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Calzaghe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Calzaghe!
Joe Calzaghe took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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