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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Calvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Theodore Calvin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
SilvA wants to clinch up but Calvin keeps it at a distance.
Calvin connects with a good right hand that stumbles SilvA. SilvA circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calvin misses with a wild combination.
SilvA fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calvin throws a series of punches but SilvA moves out of range.
A big left from Calvin misses.
SilvA takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
SilvA shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calvin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
SilvA is trying to get an arm triangle but Calvin is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SilvA goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Calvin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in SilvA's guard! Nice work there by Calvin!
SilvA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calvin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
SilvA looking for a sweep. Not yet SilvA, not yet.
SilvA is working an open guard so Calvin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
SilvA takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calvin swats away the attempt to clinch by SilvA.
Calvin keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA wants to clinch up but Calvin keeps it at a distance.
SilvA wants to clinch up but Calvin keeps it at a distance.
SilvA is looking to clinch.
SilvA looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calvin is fending him off so far but SilvA persists. Nope, Calvin circles away and we're back to standing.
SilvA slips a jab from Calvin.
SilvA misses with a takedown attempt - Calvin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA.
A big left from Calvin misses.
Calvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
SilvA throws a lazy right hand but Calvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calvin misses with a double jab.
SilvA wants to clinch up but Calvin keeps it at a distance.
SilvA tries to clinch there but Calvin circles away.
SilvA is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA ducks under a wild hook from Calvin.
SilvA slips a jab and a cross from Calvin.
SilvA tries to clinch up.
SilvA shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than SilvA was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
SilvA goes for an armbar but Calvin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Calvin.
SilvA looking for a sweep. Not yet SilvA, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SilvA looking for a guillotine here but Calvin defends easily.
Calvin wants to stand but SilvA has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
SilvA keeping full guard, as Calvin tries to pass.
SilvA is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calvin stopping the sweep attempt from SilvA.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Theodore Calvin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calvin swats away the attempt to clinch by SilvA.
Calvin keeps the fight on the outside.
SilvA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calvin keeps the fight on the outside.
SilvA dodges the punch combination from Calvin.
Calvin swats away the attempt to clinch by SilvA.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Calvin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck SilvA on the side of the head.
SilvA wants to clinch up but Calvin keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA wants to clinch.
SilvA tries to clinch but Calvin moves out of range.
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
SilvA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
SilvA misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calvin.
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SilvA tries to clinch there but Calvin circles away.
A left and a right from Calvin both land. Nice combination.
SilvA closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Calvin is refusing to be controlled, as SilvA sits in half guard.
SilvA looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
SilvA trying to control from half guard but Calvin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute SilvA jumps into side control!
Calvin is not content to let SilvA control the position.
SilvA tries for a kimura but Calvin is defending well.
SilvA tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no SilvA has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Calvin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
SilvA has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Calvin can't escape the position.
Calvin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SilvA wants to finish this one by submission but Calvin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from SilvA.
SilvA is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Calvin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce SilvA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calvin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SilvA.
Calvin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calvin stuffs the takedown attempt from SilvA. SilvA gets slowly back to his feet.
SilvA fails in his attempt to clinch.
SilvA wants to clinch up but Calvin keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin throws an overhand right that lands on SilvA's shoulder, as SilvA tries to avoid the shot.
SilvA shoots for a takedown but Calvin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce SilvA.
SilvA doesn't manage to clinch there - Calvin circles away.
SilvA fails in his attempt to clinch.
SilvA tries to clinch but Calvin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Calvin misses.
SilvA tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
SilvA doesn't manage to clinch there - Calvin circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - SilvA looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for SilvA with that takedown attempt.
SilvA avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Calvin. No joy for SilvA on that attempt.
SilvA tries to clinch but Calvin is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Calvin as SilvA shoots in.
SilvA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SilvA tries to clinch up.
SilvA drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calvin sprawls well initially but SilvA persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
SilvA is looking for a kimura but Calvin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for SilvA to get the leverage.
SilvA seems to be looking for submissions.
Calvin controlling the position well.
Calvin is defending against the submission attempts here by SilvA.
Calvin wants to improve his position but SilvA is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin is defending against the submission attempts here by SilvA.
SilvA is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
SilvA is trying to work for a kimura but Calvin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Calvin misses.
SilvA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SilvA shoots in for a double leg but Calvin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
SilvA tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SilvA fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calvin misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calvin scores with the left hand. SilvA knows he should have avoided that one.
SilvA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SilvA dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Calvin clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Calvin misses.
SilvA closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Calvin did well to prevent SilvA getting side control.
Calvin wants to control but SilvA is keeping busy and won't allow it.
SilvA is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Calvin has managed to free his arm - good work.
SilvA is working for a kimura but Calvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Calvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
SilvA is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA is keen to just control but Calvin is a slippery customer.
Royce SilvA has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calvin wants to get back to his feet.
SilvA is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calvin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time SilvA.
SilvA wants to work for an arm triangle but Calvin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calvin fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
A shot to the body from SilvA misses
and SilvA takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SilvA looks to clinch
and Calvin counters with a stiff right hand.
SilvA closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calvin circles away.
Calvin throws a jab but it's blocked by SilvA.
SilvA tries to clinch but Calvin moves away
and Calvin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SilvA fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calvin sprawls well initially but SilvA persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
SilvA is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Calvin is trying is best to control the position here.
SilvA seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin wants to get back to full guard.
Calvin is defending against the submission attempts here by SilvA.
SilvA is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Calvin to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Calvin keeping full guard, as SilvA tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
SilvA looking to sit in guard and control but Calvin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Calvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
SilvA controls Calvin momentarily but Calvin frees himself.
SilvA looking for a guillotine here but Calvin defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SilvA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Royce SilvA will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A jab from Calvin misses.
Calvin stuffs the takedown attempt from SilvA. SilvA gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodore Calvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calvin connects with the punch.
SilvA keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
SilvA blocks a jab.
Calvin fails to land with a series of punches.
SilvA looks to clinch
and Calvin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
SilvA darts in trying to clinch
and Calvin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA defending well as Calvin loads up on a big left hand.
SilvA rushes Calvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
SilvA using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
SilvA prevents Calvin from breaking the clinch.
SilvA is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
SilvA is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Calvin is trying to force a seperation but SilvA has the dominant position.
Calvin lands with a left to the head.
SilvA with an attempt at a knee that misses.
SilvA misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calvin.
Calvin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SilvA misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calvin is trying to break free.
Calvin scores with a shot to the side of SilvA's head.
SilvA keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calvin's efforts to push away.
Calvin wants to get back to striking at distance but SilvA won't allow it.
Calvin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calvin is trying to break the clinch but SilvA is controlling him.
Calvin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
SilvA bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Calvin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on SilvA's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvin wants to control but SilvA passes into side.
SilvA is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calvin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
SilvA tries to move into full mount but can't pass Calvin's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin wants to control but SilvA postures up.
SilvA trying to control the position but Calvin is working away.
Calvin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Calvin won't allow SilvA to pass to mount.
Calvin tries to roll over but SilvA keeps him under control.
SilvA is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
SilvA is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
SilvA tries to pass to full mount but Calvin defends it.
SilvA trying to control from Calvin's half guard. Calvin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
SilvA trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Calvin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calvin 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Theodore Calvin!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Theodore Calvin!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Royce SilvA!
Theodore Calvin wins by split decision!
Theodore Calvin retains his welterweight title!
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