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Event:
HFC 28 Pickerage vs. Jones
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson jabs at Silva's body.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
#T1#
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva wants to clinch.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Johnson drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
Antonio Silva's cut is getting worse.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
Antonio Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Johnson has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Silva tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Silva.
A short right from Silva.
Johnson is working Silva over against the cage.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Silva blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Antonio Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Johnson!
Our winner, Jake Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 23 Johnson vs. Brogue
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Fighter Three counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Fighter Three isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Fighter Three with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Fighter Three is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter Three. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter Three postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter Three is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.#T1#
Fighter Three in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fighter Three stops Silva from standing up.
Fighter Three lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Fighter Three slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Silva's cut even more.
Fighter Three has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva wants to stand up but Fighter Three is controlling him.
Fighter Three postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow. #CUT#
Antonio Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
HFC 20 Calypso vs. Johnson
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Hayden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Hayden has been cut.
Hayden misses with the combination.
Hayden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva blocks a jab.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#KD#
Silva cracks Hayden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hayden to stand back up!
Silva fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hayden square on the jaw! Damn, Hayden is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Silva!
Our winner, Antonio Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 15 Silva vs. Fighter Three
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter Three's shoulder, as Fighter Three tries to avoid the shot.
Silva tries to bum rush Fighter Three with a series of wild strikes but Fighter Three uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter Three misses the jab.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fighter Three closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Random Fighter Three has been cut.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter Three looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fighter Three walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Fighter Three misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Fighter Three is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.#T1#
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fighter Three thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva tries to kick Fighter Three off but Fighter Three keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fighter Three passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
A nice elbow there by Fighter Three.#CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Fighter Three has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fighter Three unloading with bombs!
Fighter Three tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fighter Three on the ground.
Fighter Three punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
Antonio Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
HFC 13 Calypso vs. Money
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva gets a clinch.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Anthony Joshua's cut is getting worse.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Joshua's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Joshua drops to his knees and Silva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Silva!
Antonio Silva is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Antonio Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Anthony Joshua had this to say: 'Erm well you know it was always gonna be difficult this is a great opponents congrats to him and his manager but it's time for me to get back in the gym and just train to get better.'.
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Event:
HFC 9 Aleksanyan vs. Muhammad
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Silva clinches.
Kung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Kung.
Silva misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kung. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Kung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kung misses with a body punch.
Kung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kung tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kung back against the ropes.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kung's elbow.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kung's elbow.
Silva misses with some punches.
Kung throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Kung.
Kung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Kung lands a shot to the body.
Silva working aggressively here.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kung.
Kung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Kung tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Kung back against the ropes.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Kung.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kung looks winded!
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Kung controls the action.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kung.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kung takes a shot to the head.
Silva misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks a body shot from Kung.
Kung blocks an uppercut.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Kung is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Kung is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva dips a shoulder and cracks Kung with a mighty uppercut! Kung falls back against the ropes and Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kung is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Silva!
Antonio Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Honour IV
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Soii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soii eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soii moves away.
Soii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Soii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
Soii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soii off to one side.
Antonio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soii shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Silva jabs Soii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Antonio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antonio Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Soii.
Soii looks winded!
Soii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Silva has knocked Soii down with a huge combo! Silva steps away and waves a wobbly Soii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Soii is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soii with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Soii's head, knocking him out cold! Silva is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Silva!
Antonio Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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