PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Batista Da Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pride Theme. Washington has chosen Queen - I Want It All as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the ring it seems that Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rafael Batista Da Silva
vs
Washington

186 cm
25
208 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
210 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batista Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Batista Da Silva misses.
Washington throws a poor cross that misses
and Batista Da Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Batista Da Silva misses.
Washington misses with a right hand
and Batista Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot by Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
Batista Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batista Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batista Da Silva lands the left hand.
Batista Da Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Batista Da Silva throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista Da Silva misses with a body punch
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
Batista Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Washington moved away.
Washington jabs Batista Da Silva right on the nose. Batista Da Silva blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tests Batista Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batista Da Silva scores with a hook.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Batista Da Silva scores with a push kick.
Washington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Batista Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Washington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some wild striking there from Batista Da Silva.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Batista Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Batista Da Silva tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva throws a leg kick but Washington checks it.
Batista Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Batista Da Silva swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Batista Da Silva is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Batista Da Silva.
Washington throws a series of punches but Batista Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batista Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batista Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batista Da Silva throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batista Da Silva throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
That kick from Batista Da Silva tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Batista Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
Batista Da Silva cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Batista Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Batista Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Washington.
Batista Da Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Washington's side.
Batista Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batista Da Silva catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Batista Da Silva checks it.
Washington takes a swing at Batista Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Washington thows a body shot but no joy.
Batista Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Batista Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Batista Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batista Da Silva lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Batista Da Silva.
Washington tests Batista Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batista Da Silva at a distance.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batista Da Silva.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Batista Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Batista Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Washington throws out a powerful jab.
Batista Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Batista Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batista Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Batista Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Washington lands with a cross.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batista Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Washington finds it's way round the side to connect with Batista Da Silva's head.
Batista Da Silva is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Batista Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Batista Da Silva lands a front kick.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batista Da Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Washington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batista Da Silva's head.
Batista Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batista Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Batista Da Silva.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Batista Da Silva lands a jab.
Batista Da Silva thumps Washington with a low kick.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Batista Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Batista Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Batista Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Batista Da Silva moved out of range.
Batista Da Silva staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista Da Silva lands with a cross.
Washington moves away from the strike by Batista Da Silva.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batista Da Silva.
Washington moves forwards but Batista Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Batista Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Batista Da Silva lands a head shot.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batista Da Silva throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Batista Da Silva's defenses.
Batista Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Batista Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva jabs at Washington's body.
Good leg kick by Batista Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batista Da Silva.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista Da Silva thows a leg kick but Washington checks it
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. Batista Da Silva should have avoided that one.
Batista Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick from Batista Da Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Batista Da Silva coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batista Da Silva.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Batista Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batista Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Batista Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Batista Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batista Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batista Da Silva. That's going to slow Washington down.
Batista Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista Da Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Batista Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washington. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington'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.

Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Washington.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva connects with the punch.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batista Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Washington lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Batista Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Batista Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice jab there from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Batista Da Silva scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Washington checks a leg kick nicely.
Batista Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batista Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Batista Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Batista Da Silva lands a front kick.
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batista Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Batista Da Silva looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Batista Da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Batista Da Silva scores with a jab. Washington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Batista Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Batista Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Washington checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batista Da Silva can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batista Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Batista Da Silva tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batista Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batista Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Washington scores with a body shot.
Batista Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Batista Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
Batista Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington.
Washington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Washington looks for the body kick but Batista Da Silva saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batista Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Batista Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Washington scores with a jab to the body.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Batista Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Batista Da Silva takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batista Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batista Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Batista Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batista Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Batista Da Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Batista Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Batista Da Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington blocks a leg kick.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Batista Da Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batista Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Washington moves forwards but Batista Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A big right from Washington misses.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batista Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Batista Da Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Batista Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Washington's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
Batista Da Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Washington finds it's target.
Batista Da Silva swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Batista Da Silva!
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batista Da Silva.
Washington slips under a jab from Batista Da Silva.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batista Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Batista Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva works Washington's body with a nice hook.
Washington is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Batista Da Silva misses with a low kick as Washington jumps back.
Batista Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Washington off balance momentarily.
Batista Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Batista Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batista Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head.
Batista Da Silva slips a straight right by Washington.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batista Da Silva.
Nice body kick there by Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Batista Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Washington slips a straight right by Batista Da Silva.
Washington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batista Da Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva avoids the body shot from Washington.
Batista Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batista Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista Da Silva blocks the body kick.

Batista Da Silva pushes Washington up against the ropes in a clinch.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batista Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington blocks a body shot from Batista Da Silva.
Washington is trying to maintain a safe position but Batista Da Silva gets an underhook and turns Washington into the ropes.
Batista Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Batista Da Silva has Washington pressed against the ropes, preventing Washington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batista Da Silva is working Washington over against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batista Da Silva.

Batista Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batista Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batista Da Silva feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.
Batista Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batista Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
Batista Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batista Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Washington misses with the combination.
Batista Da Silva takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Batista Da Silva staying out of range there.
Batista Da Silva tries to land a front kick but Washington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Washington off balance momentarily.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batista Da Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Washington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista Da Silva cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batista Da Silva.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Washington with an uppercut!
Batista Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Washington blocks the leg kick.
Batista Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Washington moved away.
A low kick from Batista Da Silva is predictable there
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva had his way with Leonard Washington in that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington lands a high kick!
Batista Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batista Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.

Batista Da Silva has Washington up against the ropes in a clinch.
Batista Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Batista Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batista Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Batista Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Batista Da Silva back against the ropes.
Batista Da Silva pushes Washington back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Washington is leaning against Batista Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batista Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
Washington lands a right hand.
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.
Washington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batista Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Batista Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.

Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batista Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Washington checks it.
Batista Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Batista Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batista Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes one to the chin there.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Batista Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington scores with a jab. Batista Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Washington moves out of range as Batista Da Silva throws a body kick.
Batista Da Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
Batista Da Silva scores with a push kick.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batista Da Silva slips a straight right by Washington.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Batista Da Silva.
Washington is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Batista Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Batista Da Silva checks the leg kick.
Batista Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Washington.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Batista Da Silva is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Batista Da Silva misses.
Batista Da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Batista Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Batista Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Batista Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Batista Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Washington lands an overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Batista Da Silva scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Batista Da Silva misses.
Leonard Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington throws a series of punches but Batista Da Silva moves out of range.
Batista Da Silva takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Washington misses.
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!
Batista Da Silva stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Washington throws a body kick that misses

and Batista Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Batista Da Silva fails to land.
Washington can't break the clinch.
Batista Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Batista Da Silva controls the action.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batista Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Washington pulls guard.
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batista Da Silva 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!

Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.