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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MARCO SILVEIRA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZPryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SILVEIRA comes to the cage accompanied by Hino Rio Grandense. Simmons has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MARCO SILVEIRA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ZPryde Simmons!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SILVEIRA changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but SILVEIRA manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by SILVEIRA.
SILVEIRA lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by SILVEIRA.
SILVEIRA scores with the left hand. Simmons knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like ZPryde Simmons has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SILVEIRA tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
SILVEIRA misses with the combination.
SILVEIRA defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
SILVEIRA fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MARCO SILVEIRA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SILVEIRA changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but SILVEIRA manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
SILVEIRA shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
SILVEIRA is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a series of punches but SILVEIRA moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from SILVEIRA.
Simmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SILVEIRA.
Nice sprawl there from SILVEIRA as Simmons shoots in.
Simmons is looking to clinch.
SILVEIRA scores with a three punch combo!
Simmons rushes SILVEIRA and presses him up against the cage.
SILVEIRA turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and SILVEIRA manages to end up in side control.
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard.
Simmons sneaks out the side door and pushes SILVEIRA away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
MARCO SILVEIRA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons wants to clinch.
Simmons scores with a takedown into SILVEIRA's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA working a defensive guard but Simmons manages to pass into side control anyway.
Simmons laying and praying for a moment but SILVEIRA takes advantage and regains half guard.
SILVEIRA is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SILVEIRA misses with a double jab.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA moves into the clinch.
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Simmons misses with a straight right.
SILVEIRA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SILVEIRA lands a head kick. Simmons smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
SILVEIRA misses with a looping left.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
SILVEIRA throws a chopping leg kick but Simmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
SILVEIRA doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SILVEIRA pushes Simmons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons closes this distance looking for a takedown but SILVEIRA circles away.
SILVEIRA darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simmons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons is looking for a triangle but SILVEIRA pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. SILVEIRA gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MARCO SILVEIRA dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZPryde Simmons's cut.
That's time! SILVEIRA's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
SILVEIRA shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than SILVEIRA was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simmons wants to hold on but SILVEIRA pushes him away.
SILVEIRA lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
SILVEIRA unloads with some shots from mount but Simmons bucks and avoids them well.
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding SILVEIRA's attempts to control the action.
Simmons tries to hold on but SILVEIRA postures up.
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding SILVEIRA's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
SILVEIRA can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simmons is looking to escape.
Simmons tries to hold on but SILVEIRA postures up.
SILVEIRA is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simmons can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
SILVEIRA punching from mount but Simmons doing a good job of avoiding damage.
SILVEIRA prevents Simmons from getting the reversal.
That's two 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.
Simmons is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons is looking to improve his position but SILVEIRA isn't that keen on the idea.
SILVEIRA landing strikes from the mount and Simmons is in trouble!
SILVEIRA working Simmons over with strikes here.
Simmons tries to buck SILVEIRA off but he can't manage it.
SILVEIRA controlling his opponent.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount.
MARCO SILVEIRA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SILVEIRA has control of Simmons's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simmons regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Simmons avoids a series of strikes thrown by SILVEIRA.
Simmons is trying to stand up.
Simmons is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
SILVEIRA with a couple of short strikes.
That's four 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.
SILVEIRA trying to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but SILVEIRA maintains control.
SILVEIRA scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but SILVEIRA has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SILVEIRA is working for a guillotine from mount but Simmons frees his head quite easily.
SILVEIRA scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simmons?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MARCO SILVEIRA dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ZPryde Simmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
SILVEIRA swats away the attempt to clinch by Simmons.
SILVEIRA fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SILVEIRA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simmons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for SILVEIRA!
Simmons with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simmons working for a guillotine from mount but SILVEIRA is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SILVEIRA tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SILVEIRA throwing hammer fists to the chest of Simmons. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SILVEIRA wants to try and get back to his feet.
SILVEIRA is trying to reverse the position but instead Simmons has taken his back - oops!
SILVEIRA is trying to break free.
Simmons looking for the RNC.
SILVEIRA tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simmons get's back to his feet.
SILVEIRA fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simmons is looking to clinch but SILVEIRA is avoiding it.
SILVEIRA lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Simmons misses.
SILVEIRA moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simmons throws a right and a left that SILVEIRA avoids nicely.
Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. SILVEIRA sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simmons is just content to waste time from the top position. SILVEIRA takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wanted to stand there but SILVEIRA had control of the position.
SILVEIRA is trying to control the position from the bottom.
SILVEIRA wants to stand but Simmons is controlling the position.
Simmons drops back looking for a leg! SILVEIRA is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and SILVEIRA manages to kick Simmons off! Simmons jumps back into SILVEIRA's guard.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as SILVEIRA shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MARCO SILVEIRA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simmons looks to land a combination but SILVEIRA avoids it well.
Simmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but SILVEIRA swivels and escapes.
Simmons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Simmons cracks SILVEIRA with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
SILVEIRA misses with a takedown
and Simmons counters with a nice double leg into side control. SILVEIRA won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
SILVEIRA manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simmons's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZPryde Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think SILVEIRA 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MARCO SILVEIRA!
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energy
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hype
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