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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daren Blackwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daren Blackwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blackwell is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackwell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva prevents Blackwell from standing back up.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to stand up but Blackwell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Silva is thwarting Blackwell's attempts to control the position.
Silva is taking a breather. Blackwell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blackwell manages to get to full guard.
Blackwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva passes Blackwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blackwell won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackwell tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Blackwell is controlling Silva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blackwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blackwell.
Blackwell wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackwell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is standing up over Blackwell. Blackwell looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell struggling a bit here.
Silva trying to control the action but Blackwell is working from the bottom.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Blackwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackwell pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blackwell trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwell keeps working.
Blackwell tries to escape but Silva is in control.
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 wants to control but Blackwell is keeping him busy.
Blackwell stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva tries to stand but Blackwell is controlling his head.
Blackwell prevents Silva from improving position.
Blackwell tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Blackwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwell is looking to get back to his feet here but Silva is keeping cool and he's managed to take Blackwell's back.
Silva is not going to allow Blackwell to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Blackwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Blackwell is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva stops Blackwell from standing up.
Blackwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva won't allow Blackwell to sweep him here.
Silva postures up in Blackwell's guard and throws a big left but Blackwell blocks it.
Blackwell keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwell has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Blackwell is working from the bottom.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blackwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackwell, not yet.
Blackwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Blackwell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blackwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Blackwell looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva throws a leg kick but Blackwell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blackwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackwell with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva pushes down on Blackwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is taking a breather. Blackwell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Blackwell wants to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to control the action but Blackwell is working from the bottom.
Blackwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blackwell wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Blackwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva has managed to pass to side control instead.
Silva wants to stand but Blackwell is controlling his arm.
Blackwell is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's four 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.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blackwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Blackwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao 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! This is the final round!
Blackwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackwell is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blackwell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva prevents Blackwell from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackwell defends it well.
Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blackwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Blackwell defends the submission attempt.
Blackwell is holding on to half guard well.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Blackwell is defending well.
Blackwell is not content to let Silva control the position.
Blackwell is looking to escape.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva is trying to control. Blackwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Blackwell is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Blackwell is looking to improve his position.
Blackwell is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blackwell gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blackwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blackwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blackwell.
Silva wants to control from the top but Blackwell keeps moving.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva stands and steps away. Blackwell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blackwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Blackwell persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva wants to stand but Blackwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell trying to control the position.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blackwell's head.
Blackwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva tries to stand but Blackwell is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva wants to control from the top but Blackwell keeps moving.
Daren Blackwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Blackwell is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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