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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Boaventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 cm
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185 lbs
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185 cm
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
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Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasiliy Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Boaventura! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boaventura tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance. Boaventura looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boaventura tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it. Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boaventura tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boaventura to the ground. Boaventura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Boaventura sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boaventura as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva. Boaventura wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance. Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boaventura did well to prevent Silva getting side control. Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boaventura?
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes. Boaventura is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
 That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva controlling the pace for now. A nice elbow there by Silva. Silva landing strikes from the mount and Boaventura is in trouble! Silva looking to control but Boaventura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Boaventura turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Silva off and cradles Boaventura's limp body as Silva celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Vasiliy Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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