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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jullian Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Xmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jullian Da Silva looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jullian Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Xmas!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Mike Xmas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xmas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xmas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xmas throws an elbow but misses.
Xmas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Xmas.
Xmas misses with an elbow strike.
Xmas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Xmas.
Da Silva dodges an elbow strike from Xmas.
Xmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xmas is defending well for now.
Xmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xmas throws an elbow that misses.
Da Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xmas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Xmas.
Xmas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Da Silva is trying to break free.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Xmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xmas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Xmas throws an elbow but it misses.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Xmas, against the cage.
Xmas misses with an elbow strike.
Xmas misses with an elbow strike.
Xmas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Da Silva tries to break the clinch but Xmas is controlling the position.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xmas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silva dodges an elbow strike from Xmas.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xmas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Da Silva's brow.
Xmas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Xmas throws an elbow that misses.
Xmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Da Silva is trying to break the clinch but Xmas has him pressed against the cage.
Xmas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xmas throws an elbow but misses.
Xmas throws an elbow that 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!
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Xmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Da Silva dodges an elbow strike from Xmas.
Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Xmas.
Xmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xmas throws an elbow but misses.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xmas throws an elbow that misses.
Da Silva is trying to push Xmas away but Xmas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva can't break the clinch.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Xmas throws an elbow that misses.
Xmas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Da Silva's defenses.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xmas throws an elbow but it misses.
Xmas throws an elbow that misses.
Xmas misses with an elbow over the top.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Xmas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Xmas throws an elbow but it misses.
Xmas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva wants to stall.
Xmas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xmas as Da Silva tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xmas throws an elbow but misses.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Da Silva dodges an elbow strike from Xmas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Xmas dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xmas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xmas tries to clinch there but Da Silva circles away.
Xmas tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Xmas misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Xmas does no damage.
Xmas doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Xmas misses with a few strikes there.
Xmas tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Xmas throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Xmas moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Xmas circles away.
Xmas is looking to clinch but Da Silva is avoiding it.
Xmas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xmas misses with a few strikes there.
Xmas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xmas moves into the clinch successfully.
Xmas lands an elbow inside.
Da Silva dodges an elbow strike from Xmas.
Xmas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Da Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xmas throws an elbow that misses.
Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Xmas, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xmas throws an elbow but misses.
Xmas avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xmas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xmas throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xmas wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Xmas. Those never looked like landing.
Xmas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xmas throws an elbow but misses.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Da Silva dodges an elbow strike from Xmas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva dodges an elbow strike from Xmas.
Da Silva wants to stall.
Xmas throws an elbow but it misses.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xmas is defending well for now.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Xmas.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xmas misses with an elbow over the top.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Xmas.
Xmas throws an elbow that misses.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Xmas.
Da Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Xmas has double underhooks.
Xmas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Mike Xmas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Xmas.
Da Silva wants to break free but Xmas has control.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Xmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Da Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Xmas has double underhooks.
Xmas throws an elbow but it misses.
Xmas throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Xmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Xmas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Xmas scores with a three punch combo!
Xmas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Da Silva clinches up with Xmas and pushes him back against the cage.
Xmas throws an elbow but it misses.
Xmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xmas throws an elbow but it misses.
Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Xmas.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xmas throws an elbow but misses.
Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xmas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Xmas. Those never looked like landing.
Xmas wants to clinch.
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Xmas.
Xmas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xmas misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xmas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xmas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xmas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xmas rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xmas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Da Silva's brow.
Xmas misses with an elbow strike.
Da Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Xmas won't allow it.
Xmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xmas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xmas.
Xmas avoids a kick to the body.
Xmas tries to clinch up
and Da Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Xmas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xmas closes the distance and clinches.
Xmas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Da Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Xmas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Xmas blocks it.
Xmas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xmas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xmas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Da Silva's brow.
Xmas prevents Da Silva from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Xmas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xmas throws an elbow but misses.
Xmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Da Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Xmas misses with an elbow over the top.
Da Silva is looking to control Xmas's arms but Xmas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Silva has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is pushing Xmas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Xmas.
A bit of stalling here from Da Silva.
Xmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xmas misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Xmas.
Xmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Da Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xmas letting Da Silva take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xmas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Jullian Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xmas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Xmas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xmas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Xmas!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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