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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Lofmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Lofmark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lofmark avoids it really well and circles away.
Lofmark is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lofmark. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lofmark looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
Lofmark throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
Lofmark shoots in but DeSilva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Lofmark misses.
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Lofmark.
Lofmark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep.
DeSilva gets back to half guard.
Lofmark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeSilva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeSilva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lofmark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DeSilva looking to control.
DeSilva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
DeSilva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lofmark puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
DeSilva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lofmark wants to pass the guard but DeSilva is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lofmark.
DeSilva moves into full guard.
Lofmark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lofmark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSilva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lofmark wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
Lofmark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lofmark is stalling in the full guard.
Lofmark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Lofmark from controlling successfully.
DeSilva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lofmark is aware though and is defending well.
DeSilva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lofmark manages to get himself to full guard.
DeSilva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lofmark pulls DeSilva in to control the position.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lofmark is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lofmark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lofmark pulls DeSilva in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Lofmark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lofmark misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
DeSilva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lofmark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lofmark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSilva can do to turn this around?
Lofmark tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeSilva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lofmark somewhat.
DeSilva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lofmark swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lofmark misses the shot to the body.
DeSilva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lofmark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lofmark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lofmark is looking to wear down DeSilva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Lofmark. No joy for DeSilva on that attempt.
Lofmark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lofmark slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSilva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jonas Lofmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lofmark swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
Lofmark looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt - Lofmark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva shoots in and drives through. Lofmark sprawls well.
Lofmark darts in looking for a takedown but DeSilva gets double underhooks and turns Lofmark into the cage.
DeSilva tries for a takedown but Lofmark circles away easily
and Lofmark counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from DeSilva. No joy for Lofmark on that attempt.
Lofmark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DeSilva shoots for a double leg takedown but Lofmark sprawls well. He's pushed DeSilva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lofmark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeSilva's best efforts.
Lofmark wants to get back to full guard.
DeSilva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DeSilva is looking to advance position but Lofmark won't allow it.
DeSilva moves nicely into side control.
Lofmark stops DeSilva from passing to mount.
Lofmark is being controlled here.
Lofmark manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeSilva's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark tries to roll over but DeSilva keeps him under control.
Lofmark actively working from the bottom here.
DeSilva is trying to control the action in half guard but Lofmark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeSilva works his way into side control.
DeSilva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lofmark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lofmark tries to buck DeSilva off but DeSilva is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva wants to control but Lofmark is keeping him busy.
Lofmark gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonas Lofmark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lofmark tries to clinch up.
DeSilva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lofmark slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSilva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lofmark throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lofmark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lofmark is letting DeSilva control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva wants to control but Lofmark is keeping him busy.
Lofmark prevents DeSilva from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva keeps trying to improve his position.
DeSilva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lofmark gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
DeSilva trying to control but Lofmark is having none of it.
Lofmark just holding on.
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.
DeSilva fails to advance to Lofmark's back.
DeSilva prevents Lofmark from getting the reversal.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lofmark has given up his back.
Lofmark defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of DeSilva's arms.
Lofmark wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will DeSilva go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lofmark tries to escape the position.
DeSilva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
DeSilva tightening his grip on Lofmark, looking for the choke.
DeSilva is looking for the choke from the back position but Lofmark is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark staying busy and making it hard for DeSilva to control.
Lofmark trying to control the hands but DeSilva won't let him.
Will DeSilva go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lofmark turns into DeSilva and is now in his guard.
Lofmark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSilva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lofmark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSilva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeSilva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lofmark has closed the distance and engaged DeSilva in a clinch.
DeSilva is trying to stall.
Lofmark throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lofmark looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark lands a jab to DeSilva's midsection.
DeSilva shoots in but no luck this time.
DeSilva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jonas Lofmark is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lofmark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jonas Lofmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva.
Lofmark looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
Lofmark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeSilva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeSilva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeSilva takes one to the side of the head.
DeSilva moves forwards but Lofmark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lofmark takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
Lofmark tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSilva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
Lofmark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeSilva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lofmark with a nice head shot there.
Lofmark is stalling in the full guard.
Lofmark trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lofmark scoring with some ground and pound.
Lofmark preventing the sweep.
DeSilva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lofmark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lofmark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSilva is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
Lofmark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lofmark got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lofmark has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.
Lofmark scoring with some ground and pound.
DeSilva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lofmark is aware though and is defending well.
Lofmark scoring with some ground and pound.
Lofmark forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lofmark pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.
Lofmark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Lofmark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lofmark drops an elbow to the side of DeSilva's head.
Lofmark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lofmark slips a nice elbow through DeSilva's hands, connecting with DeSilva's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva is not content to let Lofmark control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Lofmark had his way with Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeSilva shoots in and drives through. Lofmark sprawls well.
It looked like Lofmark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lofmark misses with a hook
and DeSilva counters with a single leg into guard. Lofmark didn't expect that.
Lofmark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeSilva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeSilva stays in close to Lofmark's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofmark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lofmark wants to sweep here but DeSilva controlling him for the moment.
DeSilva trying to control but Lofmark is working from the bottom.
DeSilva sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lofmark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeSilva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lofmark misses with a body shot.
Lofmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Lofmark shoots and misses
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown. Lofmark fights it but they end up in guard.
Lofmark pulls DeSilva in close to his closed guard and prevents DeSilva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lofmark keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
Lofmark wants to sweep but no luck.
DeSilva trying to control but Lofmark is working from the bottom.
DeSilva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
DeSilva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
DeSilva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lofmark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DeSilva working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lofmark seems a little lost for a moment, as DeSilva dominates the positioning.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Lofmark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeSilva tries for a kimura but Lofmark is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lofmark is not content to let DeSilva control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lofmark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jonas Lofmark!
Jonas Lofmark retains his light heavyweight title!
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