Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 210
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aalto misses the target.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Aalto avoided it.
Aalto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Aalto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Aalto gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Aalto is pushing down on Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Aalto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aalto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aalto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aalto passes to side control.
Aalto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries to control but Aalto manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Da Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Aalto.#T1#
Aalto throwing damaging strikes from the back! Da Silva could be in trouble here!
Aalto tries to get the hooks in deep but Da Silva pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Aalto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Da Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Aalto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Da Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Da Silva fending off the submission attempt from Aalto.
Da Silva tries to roll but Aalto sticks to his back.
Aalto connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Da Silva to escape the position. #T2#
Aalto looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Aalto throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Well, with Aalto on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Da Silva is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Aalto lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Da Silva.
Aalto landing with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto is hanging on to Da Silva's back as he tries to escape.
Aalto throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Da Silva's chin but Da Silva turns very nicely into Aalto's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Da Silva. #SUB2#
Aalto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Da Silva is defending well. Aalto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Da Silva has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Aalto celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Aalto!
An out of breath Michael Aalto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 200
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1#
Jones looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva connects with a high kick.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Jones shoots in but Da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Da Silva's torso.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Da Silva's ribs.
Jones throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingleberry Jones.
Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Silva. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Da Silva.#T2#
Jones is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Da Silva works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Jones with the counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Da Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Silva. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Silva, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Da Silva moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Da Silva with the inside leg kick.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.#T4#
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Jones tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones lands with a cross.
Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Da Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Silva defends it well.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Jones digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Silva defends it well.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva with the inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand. #T3#
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Jones throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.#TD#
Da Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Da Silva moves nicely into side control.
Jones is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Da Silva tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is trying to reverse the position but instead Da Silva has taken his back - oops!
Jones is really stuck here. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Da Silva jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva slips a jab from Jones.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Jones misses
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leonardo Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a body shot. #TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Da Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Da Silva any problems. #SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Da Silva controlling from the top position.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard. #T2#
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Da Silva's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Da Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Jones has a hand on Da Silva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Da Silva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Da Silva prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4#
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones is holding on tight.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is trying to control but Da Silva passes into side control!
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Da Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dingleberry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing hammer fists to the chest of Da Silva. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 191
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Bandini throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Bandini's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bandini's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandini tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bandini.
Bandini lands with a good body shot.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Bandini seems unphased.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bandini. That did some damage!#T1#
Bandini connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Bandini slips the punch.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bandini takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bandini misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Bandini throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Bandini's leg. Bandini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bandini checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bandini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva connects with a jab.#T2#
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Bandini checks it.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva motions for Bandini to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandini throws out the jab.
Da Silva throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bandini blocks a leg kick.
Bandini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Bandini moved away.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Bandini's ribs.
Da Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandini misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Bandini misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandini checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Bandini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
A big right from Bandini misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Da Silva.
Bandini swings widly with a right hand
and Bandini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandini cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bandini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandini can do to turn this around?
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bandini moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Bandini.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Bandini cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bandini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Da Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Da Silva gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Da Silva wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini is trying to escape back to his feet but Da Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bandini is pushing Da Silva's head away, looking to escape. Da Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Da Silva looking to control but instead Bandini has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bandini is trying to stand. #ES2#
Bandini makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bandini throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Silva, as that shot connected.
Bandini blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandini's waist but Bandini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Silva off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandini takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva throws a hook but Bandini avoids it easily.
Bandini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Bandini avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandini looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandini in his tracks.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Bandini sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandini moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Bandini was not able to check.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bandini.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a body shot
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandini scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Bandini blocks the leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandini checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Bandini's body. Bandini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandini blocks a jab.
Bandini scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandini throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bandini is out of range.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bandini thuds his right hand into Da Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bandini blocks a jab.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Bandini as Da Silva shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandini defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Bandini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Bandini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bandini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bandini has had enough of the clinch but Da Silva keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Bandini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva tries to work over Bandini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Bandini gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Bandini. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Bandini is out of range.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Da Silva connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Bandini jumps back.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Bandini moved out of range nicely.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Bandini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bandini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bandini is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva won't allow Bandini to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Bandini has his feet on Da Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Bandini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bandini lands a right hook to the body.
Bandini defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Bandini's ribs.
Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Da Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
A very excited looking Leonardo Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179
Date: Sep 05, 2022

#R1#
Kowalczyk moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Silva. Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kowalczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Kowalczyk with a hook.
Kowalczyk lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalczyk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva checks the leg kick.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Kowalczyk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kowalczyk lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Kowalczyk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalczyk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Silva.
Kowalczyk lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Kowalczyk moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalczyk tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kowalczyk checks a leg kick.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Kowalczyk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalczyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalczyk feints a counter leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Mordechai Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Da Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kowalczyk checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Da Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalczyk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick.
Kowalczyk wants to land a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
Da Silva quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva throws a hook but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalczyk counters with a nice leg kick.
Kowalczyk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva's head.
Kowalczyk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalczyk is looking to score with low kicks.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body punch
and Kowalczyk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Da Silva feints and as Kowalczyk raises his hands in defense, Da Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kowalczyk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalczyk wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalczyk is one step ahead there.
Kowalczyk is pushing down on Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Kowalczyk has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Kowalczyk prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Kowalczyk is very close to passing his half guard.
Kowalczyk is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowalczyk trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Kowalczyk is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordechai Kowalczyk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Kowalczyk jumps back.
Kowalczyk lands a slapping body shot.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalczyk misses the target.
Kowalczyk connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalczyk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Kowalczyk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kowalczyk breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Kowalczyk misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalczyk defends it nicely.
Kowalczyk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A good leg kick by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Kowalczyk with an uppercut!
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalczyk momentarily.
Kowalczyk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range and Kowalczyk settles back down.
Good work by Kowalczyk as he checks the leg kick.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalczyk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva tests Kowalczyk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalczyk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left. #T2#
Da Silva lands a jab to Kowalczyk's midsection.
Kowalczyk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kowalczyk checks a leg kick nicely.
Kowalczyk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Kowalczyk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kowalczyk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalczyk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kowalczyk misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Kowalczyk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalczyk has time to react.
A low kick from Kowalczyk misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Kowalczyk checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.#T3#
Kowalczyk scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
That kick from Kowalczyk tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Kowalczyk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva wants to slow Kowalczyk down by chopping away at his legs.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook.
Kowalczyk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Silva swings for the body but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Kowalczyk chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Kowalczyk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Silva stands and throws Kowalczyk's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Da Silva tries for a kimura but Kowalczyk is defending well.
Da Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Kowalczyk looks to move to half guard but instead Da Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mordechai Kowalczyk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Da Silva checks the leg kick.
Kowalczyk wants to slow Da Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Kowalczyk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that misses.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Kowalczyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kowalczyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Kowalczyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalczyk tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it. #TD#
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into Kowalczyk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kowalczyk is wriggling around but Da Silva manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Kowalczyk is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount.
Kowalczyk is pressing down on Da Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kowalczyk wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling him.
Kowalczyk working a defensive guard here. #T2#
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.
Da Silva trying to control but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Kowalczyk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Da Silva has passed into side control.
Kowalczyk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Da Silva's best efforts.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kowalczyk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Kowalczyk defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Kowalczyk is defending well.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
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.
Da Silva throws a jab when Kowalczyk was well out of range.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Da Silva lands a jab to Kowalczyk's midsection.
Da Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kowalczyk.
Da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalczyk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kowalczyk with a nice calf kick.
Da Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalczyk can pounce on him.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
Kowalczyk connects with the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kowalczyk checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk feints a counter leg kick.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Da Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mordechai Kowalczyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordechai Kowalczyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalczyk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordechai Kowalczyk!
Mordechai Kowalczyk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 168
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Femme sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Femme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Femme checks a leg kick nicely.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
As Femme backs away, Da Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Femme throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Femme is out of range.
Femme throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Femme moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Femme saw that one coming.
Da Silva swings for the body but Femme moves out of range.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Femme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Femme down.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Femme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Femme has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Femme throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Femme with a hook.
Femme avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Femme throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Da Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Femme connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Femme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Femme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Femme misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Femme moves out of range easily.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.#T2#
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva slips a jab from Femme.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Femme manages to avoid it.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Femme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Femme just manages to avoid it.
Femme is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Femme checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Femme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da Silva has time to react.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Good work by Femme as he checks the leg kick.
Femme now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Da Silva throws a quick counter kick to the body but Femme avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Femme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Da Silva.
A swing and a miss from Femme.#T3#
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Femme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Femme just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Femme.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Femme's knee but Femme avoids it well.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Femme moves his leg out of the way.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Violent Femme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Femme.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Femme slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Femme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Femme walks into a jab.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Femme slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Femme looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Femme lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva slips a jab from Femme.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Femme saw that one coming.
Femme throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Femme.
Femme scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab from Femme.
Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Femme's leg. Femme is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Femme.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Femme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Da Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Femme misses with an uppercut.
Femme scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Femme's head but Femme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva clobbers Femme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Femme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Femme in his tracks.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Da Silva's hands.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva throws a low kick but Femme avoids it.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme lands with an overhand left.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Femme checks it.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Femme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Femme finds it's target.
Femme checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Femme.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Femme avoids the punch easily.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Femme avoided it.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Femme is out of range.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme misses with a looping right.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Femme connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme with a hook.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Femme checks it well.
Da Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A good leg kick by Da Silva.
Femme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva lands the left hand.
Femme avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Femme lands a jab to the head.
Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Femme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Da Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Femme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Femme wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Femme seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Femme trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Femme but Femme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Femme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva walks into a jab.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Femme.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Femme throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Femme scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Femme checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Femme checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Femme avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Femme checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Femme throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva on the side of the head.
Da Silva defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Femme slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva misses with a low kick. #T1#
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Femme. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Da Silva moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Nice shot by Femme.
Femme scores with a jab.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Femme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Femme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Femme lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Femme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Da Silva scores with a takedown into Femme's guard.
Femme trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Femme is controlling Da Silva's posture.
Femme is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Femme keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Femme trying to control the position.
Femme is controlling Da Silva's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Femme is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Femme looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Femme misses with a straight left.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Femme.#TD#
Da Silva shoots in and bounces Femme off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Femme keeps moving. #T4#
Femme seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Femme wants to sweep but no luck.
Femme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Femme working a defensive guard here.
Femme controlling the position.
Femme keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Femme is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Femme winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!

Event: CFC 498: Nagasaki v Saggy D
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Bandini takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Bandini misses with a looping right.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Bandini counters with a right hand to the body.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Silva throws a hook but Bandini avoids it easily.
Bandini lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandini throws a good cross that connects.
Bandini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandini's sensitive parts. #T1#
Bandini checks a leg kick.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Bandini circles away easily
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Bandini moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Da Silva with the inside leg kick.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Bandini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bandini's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini slips under a jab.
Bandini has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandini throws out the jab.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Bandini saw that one coming.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Bandini slips the punch.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandini ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandini checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.#T3#
Bandini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandini misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Bandini saw that one coming.
Bandini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bandini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Bandini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandini throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Bandini.
A low kick lands for Da Silva.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Bandini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Silva.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva moves out of range as Bandini strikes.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva swings for the body but Bandini moves out of range.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Bandini is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Bandini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandini misses the jab.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva takes a swing at Bandini's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Bandini.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Da Silva misses
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Leonardo Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva is looking to slow Bandini down with leg kicks.
Da Silva is looking to chop away at Bandini's legs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandini, which made it look bad.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Bandini.
Bandini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good leg kick by Da Silva. #T1#
A low kick lands for Da Silva.
Bandini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bandini moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Bandini.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Da Silva lands with a cross.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandini momentarily. #T2#
Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Silva. That's going to slow Bandini down.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but Bandini saw it coming and moves away.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bandini.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Da Silva slips a straight right by Bandini.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bandini looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but Bandini saw it coming and moves away.
Bandini throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
Bandini throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Bandini lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Bandini moves out of range easily.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
Bandini misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Bandini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Bandini saw that one coming.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Bandini checks it.
Bandini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bandini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Da Silva tries a low kick but Bandini avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bandini throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bandini moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandini slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva cracks Bandini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but Bandini saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Bandini checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva throws a hook but Bandini avoids it easily.
A low kick from Da Silva misses
and Bandini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Da Silva thinking. #T1#
Bandini connects with a looping right hand.
Bandini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Bandini walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a leg kick but Bandini checks it
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Bandini is out of range.
Bandini blocks a jab.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Da Silva defending well as Bandini loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bandini is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandini ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Bandini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Bandini saw that one coming.
Bandini misses with a looping left.
Da Silva lands the left hand.
A low kick from Da Silva misses
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva catches Bandini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bandini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Da Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
Da Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Da Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bandini digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Bandini saw that one coming.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva lands the left hand.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Bandini counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva throws a jab when Bandini was well out of range.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandini ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandini can do to turn this around?
Bandini scores with a hook.
Bandini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandini.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Mac Bandini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Bandini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bandini throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Bandini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Silva with a body shot.
Da Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
A relieved looking Leonardo Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 491: Kuwabara v Gregor
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greene.
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.
Greene throws a leg kick but Da Silva moved away.
Greene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Greene misses.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Greene lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away.
Da Silva thows a leg kick but Greene checks it
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Greene's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Greene scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Da Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Da Silva.
Greene scores with a kick to the body.
Greene slips under a jab.
Da Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGreene.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greene throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Greene manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva backing away here, and Greene unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Greene throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Greene moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.#T2#
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greene. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greene.
Greene throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Greene checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greene lands a jab to the nose.
Greene avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paulie Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva walks into a jab.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab lands there for Greene.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Greene counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Da Silva checks the leg kick.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Greene shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Greene misses.
Da Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Da Silva there.
Greene tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greene thuds a left hand into Da Silva's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene tries to land a leg kick but Da Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Greene takes one on the button.
Jab from Greene.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Greene throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greene walks into a left hand.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Greene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greene tries a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Da Silva might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Greene.
Greene looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Greene does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Da Silva cracks Greene with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Greene crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Da Silva - the referee stops the clock and Greene gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Da Silva. Greene manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Da Silva with a jab.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.#T2#
Greene throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Greene finds it's way through Da Silva's defenses.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
Greene tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Greene looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Greene.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene. #T3#
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Greene is trying to counter with his kicks.
Da Silva lands a jab.
Greene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Greene blocks the low kick.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greene fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Greene thuds a left hand into Da Silva's body.
Greene throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Greene throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greene.
Greene staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Greene's leg but Greene calmly moves out of range.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Greene misses.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Greene just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Greene blocks the leg kick.
Greene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Greene fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Da Silva.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greene makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Greene.
Good leg kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva motions for Greene to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulie Greene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Greene blocks the leg kick.
Greene scores with a push kick.
Greene tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greene pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greene lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Greene lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greene slips a straight right by Da Silva.
A big right from Greene misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greene checks it well.
Da Silva throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Da Silva swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greene. That did some damage!#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Greene goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Greene cracks Da Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greene has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Greene throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greene checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Greene.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.
Da Silva thumps Greene with a low kick.
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Silva.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Greene motions for Da Silva to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greene checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva cracks Greene with a good jab.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Da Silva.
Greene takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greene connects with a jab.
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greene is able to avoid easily.
Greene loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick
and Greene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Greene cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Greene with a jab.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greene 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
In his post fight interview, Paulie Greene gave a big smile as he said 'Please Give Someone Ranked In Top 10 Of The Division, I Want A Challenge.'.

Event: CFC 486: Spence v McFly
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Zetsika digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Zetsika lands a nice hook to Da Silva's body. Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Silva. That's going to slow Zetsika down.
Zetsika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zetsika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva with the inside leg kick.
Zetsika tries for a takedown but Da Silva circles away easily
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Zetsika should have avoided that one.
Zetsika ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Zetsika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a jab.#CL#
Zetsika pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Zetsika controls the action.
Zetsika gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Zetsika blocks a body shot from Da Silva. #T1#
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Da Silva pulls guard.
Zetsika would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zetsika trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva controlling the position.
Zetsika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zetsika with a nice head shot there.
Zetsika postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zetsika manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Zetsika keeps moving.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zetsika pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
Zetsika wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Zetsika is keeping the position.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Zetsika.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zetsika wants to improve his position but instead Da Silva has moved into half guard.
Zetsika is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Zetsika is trying to stand up here but Da Silva is controlling him well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Zetsika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick lands for Da Silva. #TD#
Zetsika feints and as Da Silva raises his hands in defense, Zetsika changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Zetsika postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Zetsika throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zetsika's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVB#
Da Silva is fighting to break Zetsika's control of his arms but Zetsika is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zetsika can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Da Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is thwarting Zetsika's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zetsika shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Zetsika tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zetsika was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva motions for Zetsika to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zetsika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Zetsika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Antonio Zetsika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zetsika is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zetsika.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Zetsika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Zetsika's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zetsika down.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zetsika checks it well.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Zetsika. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.
Zetsika lands a head shot.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Zetsika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zetsika throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zetsika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zetsika blocks a jab.
Zetsika seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zetsika tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zetsika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zetsika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Zetsika drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Zetsika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Zetsika wants to get back to his feet.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Zetsika looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Zetsika is going to stand back up.
Da Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zetsika.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Zetsika stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zetsika is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zetsika sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zetsika with a nice head shot there.
Zetsika wants to stand and escape but instead Da Silva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Zetsika pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Zetsika is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva is controlling him.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zetsika manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Da Silva managing to control the position.
Zetsika seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zetsika ducks right into an uppercut from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zetsika misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zetsika throws a leg kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zetsika. That did some damage!
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Zetsika uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zetsika misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Zetsika.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Zetsika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Zetsika lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva throws a head kick but Zetsika moves out of range.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zetsika keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Zetsika tries to counter by clinching up but Da Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Zetsika decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but Zetsika postures up.
Da Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Zetsika from advancing position.
Zetsika winds up and cracks Da Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zetsika is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Zetsika is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Da Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zetsika working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zetsika scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva has hold of Zetsika's hands but Zetsika slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zetsika is keen to just control but Da Silva is a slippery customer.
Zetsika looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zetsika is keen to just control but Da Silva is a slippery customer.
Antonio Zetsika overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Zetsika is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Zetsika scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zetsika tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Da Silva.
Zetsika passes to side control.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Da Silva sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zetsika drops an elbow to the side of Da Silva's head. #T4#
Zetsika lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Zetsika seems to be working for a kimura but Da Silva defends the submission attempt.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Zetsika has control of the leg.
Antonio Zetsika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Da Silva still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Da Silva has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Zetsika showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
A very excited looking Leonardo Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CFC 482: Line v Feet
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Jones misses with a straight left.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Silva with a body shot.
Jones feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Da Silva scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Dingleberry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow just above Da Silva 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Da Silva pulls Jones into guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#T2#
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#T3#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones jabs at Da Silva's body.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Da Silva clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones is looking to control Da Silva's arms but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head. #BC#
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
A low kick from Da Silva misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones checks the leg kick.#T2#
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones jabs at Da Silva's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Da Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jones swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Da Silva moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot by Da Silva.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Da Silva down.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses the jab.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#T4#
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Da Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da Silva has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dingleberry Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Da Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones with a hook.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Jones throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Jones throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Da Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jones jabs at Da Silva's body.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Jones.
A good leg kick by Da Silva.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Da Silva is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dingleberry Jones.
Well Jones 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingleberry Jones!
After winning the bout, Dingleberry Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Joplin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Joplin is wise to it.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joplin. #TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joplin quickly recovers to half guard.
Joplin trying to control but Da Silva postures up. #SUB#
Joplin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Joplin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Joplin is having none of it.
Da Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Joplin tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Joplin actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Joplin is working away.
Joplin tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Joplin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joplin is trying to control Da Silva's posture. Da Silva takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Joplin! Da Silva is rotating here... this could be the end... Joplin is out! Da Silva has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonardo Da Silva!
A very excited looking Leonardo Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CFC 473: Cobb vs Neuer
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Walcott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walcott missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walcott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Da Silva.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Walcott checks it.
Walcott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Walcott throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Walcott throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Walcott as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Walcott does no damage.
A big right from Walcott misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walcott can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Da Silva scores with a body shot.
Walcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Walcott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walcott misses with a left hand
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walcott blocks a jab.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walcott connects with a single shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Da Silva is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks.
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Walcott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at potato place in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da Silva has time to react.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walcott scores with a nice head shot.
Walcott swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Walcott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Da Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Walcott.#T3#
Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good exchange - Walcott coming out on top.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Silva misses with the body kick
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
Walcott is looking to counter punch.
Walcott moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
Da Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4##CL#
Walcott has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Silva tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walcott throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a body kick that stops Walcott in his tracks momentarily.
Walcott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Walcott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Walcott's front leg but catches the back leg as Walcott tries to avoid it.
Walcott walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Walcott takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Walcott doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Walcott slips under a jab from Da Silva.
A cross from Da Silva lands.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Walcott misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Walcott tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.#T1#
Walcott scores with the left hand. Da Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Walcott shakes it off.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Walcott's leg. Walcott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walcott with the inside leg kick.
Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Da Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Walcott is wise to it.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott slips under a jab from Da Silva.#T2#
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Walcott missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Walcott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Walcott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walcott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Da Silva moved away.#T3#
Da Silva thuds his right hand into Walcott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walcott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walcott counters with a body kick.
Walcott misses with a looping right.
Walcott lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott moves out of range of the body kick from Da Silva.
Walcott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tommy Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Da Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Walcott throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.#T4#
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walcott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Walcott as he checks the leg kick.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Da Silva lands a jab.
Walcott tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walcott checks it well.
Walcott takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Walcott throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Walcott takes one on the button.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva is trying to counter with his kicks.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Da Silva is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks.
Walcott swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Da Silva wants to slow Walcott down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.#T1#
Walcott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Walcott 's knee.
Walcott throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Da Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walcott is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Walcott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Walcott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Da 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. #T2#
Da Silva is keen to just control but Walcott is a slippery customer.
Walcott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Walcott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Walcott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Silva. That's going to slow Walcott down.
Walcott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Walcott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott checks a leg kick nicely.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Walcott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Good work by Walcott as he checks the leg kick.
Walcott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott connects with a body shot.
Walcott throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Da Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Walcott fights it but they end up in guard.
Walcott trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
An out of breath Leonardo Da Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 469: Jimenez vs Urameshi
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
Trounvouche stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Silva checks it well.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Trounvouche throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trounvouche is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Trounvouche.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Trounvouche is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Trounvouche misses.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick.
Trounvouche lunges at Da Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Silva's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Trounvouche throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Trounvouche avoided it.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Good standup being displayed there by Trounvouche as he connects with a hook.
Trounvouche scores with a nice body kick.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trounvouche darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Trounvouche shakes it off.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
A left lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trounvouche keeps Da Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Trounvouche has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trounvouche scores with a hook.
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!
Trounvouche looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trounvouche.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Trounvouche. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Trounvouche thumps Da Silva with a low kick.
Trounvouche just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Trounvouche on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body.
Trounvouche tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Trounvouche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trounvouche just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Trounvouche is just out of range.#T3#
Trounvouche throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trounvouche tries to score with a low kick but Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva is looking to chop away at Trounvouche's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Trounvouche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trounvouche is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Trounvouche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Trounvouche chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
An inside leg kick from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva moves out of range as Trounvouche throws a body kick.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Trounvouche's leg. Trounvouche is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azacca Trounvouche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Trounvouche throws a low kick, looking for Da Silva's leg but Da Silva calmly moves out of range.
Trounvouche lands a nice hook to Da Silva's body. Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva moves out of range as Trounvouche strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but it's checked well by Da Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Trounvouche is out of range.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Trounvouche should have avoided that one.
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva defending well as Trounvouche loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche tried to score with a low kick but Da Silva checks it.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a leg kick.
Trounvouche lands a jab to the head.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trounvouche.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trounvouche looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche keeps Da Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Trounvouche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Trounvouche lands an overhand right.
Trounvouche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Silva at a distance.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Trounvouche misses the jab.
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the head.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva lands with a straight right. Trounvouche didn't see that one coming.
Da Silva defending well as Trounvouche loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
Good standup being displayed there by Trounvouche as he connects with a hook.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Silva's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Trounvouche as he connects with a hook.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trounvouche rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Trounvouche's leg but Trounvouche calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Da Silva blocks the low kick.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trounvouche has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trounvouche takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trounvouche scores with a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Trounvouche checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trounvouche lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Trounvouche misses with a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Da Silva might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Da Silva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trounvouche counters with a stiff right hand.
Trounvouche throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.#T3#
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Trounvouche.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trounvouche as he jumps to the side.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche tries a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Trounvouche's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Da Silva throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Trounvouche with a nice calf kick.
Trounvouche takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Trounvouche checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trounvouche chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Da Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Da Silva. Trounvouche shrugs it off though.
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trounvouche in his tracks.
Trounvouche just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche wants to slow Da Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Trounvouche misses with a straight left.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Trounvouche buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trounvouche.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trounvouche connects with a body shot.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Trounvouche.
Da Silva throws a jab when Trounvouche was well out of range.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Da Silva wants to control but Trounvouche is keeping him busy.
Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Trounvouche is defending the position.
Trounvouche is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trounvouche does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trounvouche throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trounvouche takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva with the inside leg kick.
Trounvouche moves forwards but Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Trounvouche with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Da Silva moves forwards but Trounvouche connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Trounvouche works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Da Silva throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.#T3#
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Trounvouche thumps Da Silva with a low kick.
Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Trounvouche throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Trounvouche just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trounvouche is able to avoid easily.
Trounvouche stuffs the takedown.
Trounvouche throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Trounvouche jabs at Da Silva's body.
Trounvouche throws a front kick that sends Da Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Trounvouche jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Da Silva scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Trounvouche's ribs.
Trounvouche connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Da Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trounvouche lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azacca Trounvouche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trounvouche winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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... Azacca Trounvouche!
A very excited looking Azacca Trounvouche made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CFC 460: Rivers v Urameshi
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Lowe drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Lowe misses.
A clash of legs there as Lowe blocks the low kick.
Lowe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Lowe slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Lowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lowe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Da Silva blocks the low kick.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Lowe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mike Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Da Silva with the counter takedown but Lowe avoids it easily.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Lowe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Lowe misses with a combination
and Da Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Da Silva jabs at Lowe's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lowe.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Lowe slips the punch.
Da Silva tries a low kick but Lowe avoids it.
Lowe tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lowe counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowe.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lowe throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Da Silva is working Lowe over against the cage.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC#
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Lowe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lowe.
Lowe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lowe appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lowe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lowe is wriggling around but Da Silva manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowe wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Da Silva prevents Lowe from improving his position.#T4#
Lowe manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Lowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lowe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Da Silva uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Lowe thows a body kick. Da Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lowe with a body shot.
Lowe scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a jab.
Lowe scores with a jab.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowe moves away.
Lowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick. #T1#
Lowe throws a combination that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Lowe walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Lowe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lowe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Lowe 's knee.
Lowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Lowe misses.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Lowe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
Lowe lands with a left to the head.
Da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Lowe wants to break free but Da Silva has control. #T2#
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowe lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lowe misses with a straight left.
Da Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Da Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Da Silva tries to work over Lowe's front leg with a kick but Lowe checks it.
Lowe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Lowe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Da Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Lowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Lowe's shoulder, as Lowe tries to avoid the shot.
Lowe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Lowe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!#T3#
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lowe connects with a single shot there.
Lowe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Lowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowe.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Lowe.
Lowe throws a lazy head kick
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva tests Lowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lowe on the side of the head.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Lowe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Lowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lowe throws a head kick that half lands.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Lowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lowe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Silva's head backwards.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lowe lands a head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Lowe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lowe continues to drive forward.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowe.
A punch lands to the side of Lowe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lowe throws a shot to the body.
Lowe throws a series of strikes that have Da Silva backpedaling.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe throws a counter high kick but Da Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Lowe.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Da Silva connects with the punch.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Lowe misses the jab.#T1#
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Lowe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lowe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lowe throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Lowe checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lowe looks to throw a body kick
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Lowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lowe takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD2#
Da Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe is being controlled here.
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but Lowe denies him. #T2#
Lowe trying to control but Da Silva flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lowe trying to control the action but Da Silva just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Lowe right now.
Well, with Da Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lowe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lowe is trying to get back to his feet but Da Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Lowe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lowe wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Da Silva has the hooks in. Lowe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Da Silva gets his hands free as Lowe looks to control.
Da Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Da Silva keeps control of the position as Lowe tries to break free. #SUB2#
Da Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lowe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lowe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lowe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Lowe is trying to defend against the choke here but Da Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Da Silva Tightens the hold and Lowe taps out furiously! Da Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Da Silva!
A victorious Leonardo Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mike Lowe had this to say: 'Sorry for the loss. I will get back into the gym and come back stronger. I wish luck to Fu Tu in his future bouts.'.

Event: CFC 448: Nagasaki v Da Silvia
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Nagasaki thuds his right hand into Da Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagasaki digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Da Silva moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Golden Harvest in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nagasaki throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki jabs at Da Silva's body.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagasaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a jab to the head.
Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva counters with a body kick.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nagasaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagasaki's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVB#
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Da Silva postures up.
Nagasaki wants to hit a sweep here but Da Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nagasaki there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Nagasaki trying to control but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Da Silva trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagasaki catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nagasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasaki feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagasaki cracks a nice hook into Da Silva's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nagasaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Nagasaki.
Da Silva with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagasaki's head backwards.
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nagasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Nagasaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Nagasaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Da Silva is a slippery customer.
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nagasaki.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagasaki lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Nagasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Nagasaki throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagasaki's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVB#
Nagasaki controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Nagasaki looking to control but Da Silva passes into half guard. #T4#
Da Silva is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back!
Nagasaki scores with punches and elbows.
Nagasaki avoiding Da Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Da Silva covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Da Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nagasaki blocks it well.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagasaki cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagasaki throws a low kick, looking for Da Silva's leg but Da Silva calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Nagasaki lands with a cross.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. #T1#
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Nagasaki throws a lazy body kick
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Da Silva throws a big counter head kick but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Yuro Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Da Silva responds with a good body kick, but Nagasaki manages to step out the way in time.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki connects with a right hand. Da Silva shakes it off.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
Nagasaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Da Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nagasaki tries a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagasaki with a body shot.
Da Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Da Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagasaki with a body shot.
Nagasaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagasaki scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Nagasaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Nagasaki steps away.
Nagasaki cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Silva's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Nagasaki.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A low kick from Nagasaki misses
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Da Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Yuro Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagasaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagasaki with a body shot.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagasaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nagasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki scores with a jab.
Da Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nagasaki thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##TD#
Nagasaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Silva for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yuro Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva throws a counter combo.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A cross from Nagasaki lands.
Nagasaki lands a head shot.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagasaki blocks the leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagasaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Da Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Da Silva.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Silva slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Da Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Nagasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.#TD#
Nagasaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.#T3#
Da Silva has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki forces his way into half guard.
Da Silva is in trouble now - Nagasaki has advanced to mount!
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Nagasaki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nagasaki dominating with strikes here.
Nagasaki tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Nagasaki controlling from the full mount.
Nagasaki wants to control but Da Silva has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuro Nagasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nagasaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
Yuro Nagasaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 441: DeSilva v Proudhon
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soda lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Soda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soda misses with a hook to the body
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Soda.
Soda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soda misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soda throws a good cross that connects.
Soda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Soda.
Soda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soda off to one side. #T1#
Soda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.
Soda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soda. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Soda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da Silva has time to react.
Soda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soda throws out the jab.
Soda backing away here, and Da Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Soda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Soda moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Soda.
Soda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Soda misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soda won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soda tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.#T2#
Soda struggling a bit here.
Soda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Da Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Soda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Da Silva's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Da Silva! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Soda has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 436: Neuer vs Bundy
Date: Oct 25, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Da Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Jimenez avoided it.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Jimenez works the jab nicely.
Da Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jimenez lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Jimenez avoided it.
Da Silva lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jimenez.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez stalks Da Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Da Silva's face. Da Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Da Silva throws a front kick that sends Jimenez stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jimenez momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimenez throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimenez fails with the takedown.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Jimenez shoots in.
Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
A cross from Jimenez lands.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Da Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
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!
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Jimenez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jimenez trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Jimenez is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Jimenez avoided it.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Jimenez sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Jimenez misses with a combination
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Jimenez drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jimenez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Da Silva doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jimenez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Da Silva - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Da Silva!
A relieved looking Leonardo Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Grunge 67: Corduroy
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Jimenez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jimenez swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Silva slips a jab from Jimenez.
Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Jimenez finds it's way through Da Silva's defenses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jimenez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva prevents Jimenez from improving position. #SUB#
Jimenez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Da Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jimenez's guard! Nice work there by Da Silva! #SUB#
Da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for subs off his back but Da Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jimenez trying to control but Da Silva postures up. #SUB#
Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Jimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Jimenez wants to control but Da Silva passes into side.
Jimenez is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Jimenez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Da Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Da Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jimenez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jimenez working to try and regain half guard.
Jimenez tries to control Da Silva's body but Da Silva pushes him off. Jimenez squirms to his side and now Da Silva has his back! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Jimenez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Da Silva is trying to stick to Jimenez's back but Jimenez is turning into Da Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Da Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jimenez.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jimenez advances to half guard.
Jimenez is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Jimenez is just content to waste time from the top position. Da Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Da Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Jimenez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well. #SUB#
Jimenez is working for an americana but Da Silva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jimenez was thinking about the submission.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Jimenez trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Jimenez passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jimenez tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Da Silva jabs Jimenez right on the nose. Jimenez blinks but takes it well.
Da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimenez to score with a decent uppercut.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Jimenez slips a jab from Da Silva.
Jimenez with a jab.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Da Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jimenez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jimenez's back!#T1#
Da Silva trying to control.
Jimenez trying to control the hands but Da Silva won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Da Silva controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Da Silva's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Da Silva avoiding Jimenez 's attempts to control his hands.
Jimenez can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Da Silva tightening his grip on Jimenez, looking for the choke.
Jimenez just trying to survive but Da Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Jimenez controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Da Silva patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Da Silva controlling well, preventing Jimenez from escaping the position.
Jimenez wants to control his opponent's hands but Da Silva gets his hands free.
Jimenez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jimenez wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Jimenez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Da Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jimenez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Jimenez is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Jimenez but he's now mounted!
Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
Da Silva prevents Jimenez from getting the reversal.
Jimenez tries to control the position but Da Silva now has his back.
Jimenez trying to control but not successfully.
Jimenez is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Da Silva passes into side control!#T4#
Jimenez is looking to reverse the position.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Jimenez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimenez regains half guard.#SUB#
Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leonardo Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jimenez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Da Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Jimenez lands.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Da Silva looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jimenez duly obliges.
Jimenez cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jimenez.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Da Silva takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.#T1#
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Da Silva advances to mount.
Jimenez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva controlling from mount.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jimenez is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Da Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jimenez to take his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva not allowing Jimenez to control his hands.
Good control from Da Silva.
Da Silva not allowing Jimenez to control his hands. #SUB2#
Da Silva tightening his grip on Jimenez, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Jimenez right now. #T3##SUB2#
Da Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jimenez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Da Silva avoiding Jimenez 's attempts to control his hands.
Jimenez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Da Silva's guard. Nice work there by Jimenez.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #T4#
Jimenez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Da Silva's guard.
Jimenez tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
Jimenez moves nicely into side control.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jimenez wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position. #SUB#
Jimenez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Da Silva to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jimenez defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Diogo Jimenez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Da Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Da Silva slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva is trying for a kimura here. Jimenez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Da Silva wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Leonardo Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Grunge 64: Superfuzz Bigmuff
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Stone with an uppercut!
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Stone cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone misses the body punch
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but Stone saw it coming and moves away.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stone misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Stone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Silva checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Stone misses with a jab to the body
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
Da Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Da Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Da Silva slips a jab from Stone.#T3#
Stone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone thows a body kick. Da Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stone blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Stone slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Stone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stone lands a nice looking body kick.
Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Stone backing away here, and Da Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Stone 's knee.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stone throws a nice head kick!
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva slips a jab from Stone.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stone on the side of the head.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stone takes a step back to recover.
Stone misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but Da Silva avoided it.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Silva's sensitive parts.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Stone misses with a body punch
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone misses with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stone blocks it well.
Donk. Stone catches Da Silva right on the button with a cross.
Stone swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stone lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Da Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva throws a shot to the body.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stone misses the body punch
and Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Stone.
A leg kick checked by Stone.
Stone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Stone.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Stone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Da Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Stone misses with a right hand
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Da Silva thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
Stone lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.#T2#
A big right from Stone misses.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Stone misses with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Stone tries to score with a low kick but Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Kidney Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone blocks a leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stone works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Da Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Da Silva catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Da Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Stone had a free shot at his head there.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Da Silva only half commits.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down.
Stone keeps Da Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Stone misses with the body kick
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Da Silva is rocked!
Stone jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Stone misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Da Silva thows a body kick. Stone tries to catch it but that hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Da Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Silva misses its target.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Silva tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #BC#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Da Silva wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.#T2#
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Jones throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Silva at a distance.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
As Jones backs away, Da Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Jones scores with a body shot. #T3#
A head kick from Jones lands but Da Silva takes it in his stride.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Jones takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Da Silva blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Silva. Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Jones.#T4#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dingleberry Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Jones takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses the body punch
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leonardo Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Jones.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Jones wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Da Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Da Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Da Silva takes a step back to recover.
Da Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Da Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Good standup being displayed there by Da Silva as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones thuds a left hand into Da Silva's body.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Da Silva scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
A quick step to the side and Da Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones with a jab.
Da Silva with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Da Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a body shot. #T1#
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Da Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Da Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Da Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones looks to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick from Jones lands but Da Silva takes it in his stride.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Da Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
A less than humble Leonardo Da Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Grunge 56: Dark Days
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Jimenez backing away here, and Da Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jimenez's knee momentarily.
Da Silva moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Jimenez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jimenez scores with a nice strike.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
Jimenez works over Da Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Da Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Jimenez. #T1#
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jimenez duly obliges. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Jimenez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Da Silva slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Jimenez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Jimenez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Da Silva passes into half guard. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
Jimenez is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard. #T3#
Jimenez tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jimenez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Da Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jimenez tries to improve his position but instead Da Silva has taken his back!
Jimenez tries to escape the position.
Da Silva gets his hands free as Jimenez looks to control.
Jimenez can't escape the position.
Da Silva controlling the position well here. Jimenez rolled but Da Silva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Da Silva avoiding Jimenez 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Jimenez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
Da Silva trying to control.
Jimenez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Jimenez right now.
Jimenez is working hard here to advance position.
Jimenez turns into Da Silva and is now in his guard.
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jimenez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva thumps Jimenez with a low kick.
Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Jimenez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Jimenez.
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!
Da Silva slips under a jab from Jimenez.#T1#
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimenez cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimenez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Jimenez's head.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Leonardo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A left and a right from Jimenez both land. Nice combination.
Jimenez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Da Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Da Silva moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Da Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Jimenez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Jimenez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Da Silva moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.
Jimenez blocks a low kick nicely.
Jimenez digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Jimenez cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jimenez tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Jimenez takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jimenez with a body shot.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez lands a jab to the nose.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.#T1#
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Da Silva throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Silva throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a series of strikes. Jimenez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jimenez scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Da Silva. #T2#
Jimenez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well.
Jimenez lands with a right hand.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez backing away here, and Da Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jimenez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Da Silva. #T3#
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva swings widly with a right hand
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Jimenez throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimenez misses the jab.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Da Silva throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jimenez thinking.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Da Silva moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jimenez.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez looks to land a combination. Da Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Jimenez lands a nice hook to Da Silva's body. Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Jimenez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jimenez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jimenez misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Diogo Jimenez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jimenez throws a combination that misses
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Silva. That snapped Jimenez's head back.
Jimenez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Silva checks it well.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimenez connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Jimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Jimenez misses with a jab to the body
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Jimenez throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Jimenez with a poor takedown
and Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez moves forwards but Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez backing away here, and Da Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Da Silva is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jimenez shoots in but no luck this time.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jimenez as he connects with a hook.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Da Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jimenez in his tracks.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand. #T3#
Jimenez misses with a hook
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jimenez wants to land a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jimenez throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Jimenez moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Da Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jimenez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jimenez with a body shot.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva clobbers Jimenez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva wants to slow Jimenez down by chopping away at his legs.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Left hook, right uppercut from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jimenez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jimenez. That did some damage!
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Jimenez. #T1#
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva counters with a body kick.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez connects with a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Da Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Da Silva throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Jimenez was not able to check.
Da Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Da Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Jimenez steps away.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Da Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Jimenez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jimenez is trying for a kimura here. Da Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jimenez wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Grunge 49: Wake Up
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Schlong has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schlong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schlong tries to pull guard but Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Schlong drops back down to his feet.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Da Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schlong prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva presses Schlong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schlong jumps guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schlong tries to pull guard but Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Schlong drops back down to his feet.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Schlong.
A body shot lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Silva.
Schlong is looking for a takedown.
Schlong wants a takedown but no success here.
Da Silva works on Schlong's body with a couple of short punches.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Schlong. #TD2#
Schlong gets control of Da Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schlong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.#T1#
Schlong looking to control. #SUB2#
Schlong has an active guard here but Da Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlong is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schlong is in trouble now - Da Silva has advanced to mount!
Schlong is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Da Silva tries to control but Schlong wriggling away.
Schlong is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schlong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva looking to control but Schlong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schlong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Schlong is squirming around nicely.
Schlong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlong tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Schlong tries to control the position but Da Silva now has his back.
You can see the frustration on Schlong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Schlong is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Schlong right now.
Schlong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schlong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Schlong manages to get to full guard.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
Schlong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schlong controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Schlong shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schlong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Schlong gets a clinch.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong wants a takedown but no success here.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Schlong.
Schlong tries to pull guard but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schlong backwards.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schlong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Schlong moves out of range.
Schlong misses with a takedown
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##TD2#
Schlong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Da Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schlong tries to move to full mount but Da Silva actually manages to regain half guard.
Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlong preventing the sweep.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schlong passes into half guard.
Da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schlong looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Schlong is still trying to improve position.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Da Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Schlong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Schlong from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schlong tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Long Schlong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Schlong tries for a takedown but Da Silva circles away easily
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schlong misses with a takedown
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Schlong walks into a left hand.
Schlong closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Schlong pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schlong shoots in but Da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Schlong manages to avoid it.
Schlong doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Schlong fails to land the takedown.
Da Silva with a hook.
Leonardo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schlong thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlong misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Schlong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Schlong fails to land the takedown.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schlong.
Da Silva tries to bench press Schlong off him but Schlong keeps the position.
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva won't allow Schlong to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position. #T1#
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schlong is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva is pressing down on Schlong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva is controlling Schlong's posture.
Long Schlong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schlong stands and throws Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Da Silva looking for a sweep but Schlong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Da Silva is squirming around, avoiding Schlong's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Schlong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schlong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Da Silva is looking to escape.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.#T3#
Da Silva trying to control but Schlong postures up.
Da Silva won't allow Schlong to pass to mount.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schlong stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Schlong tries to pass.
Da Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schlong wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Da Silva holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long Schlong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schlong shoots in but no luck this time.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Schlong.
Schlong with a poor takedown
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schlong shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Schlong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schlong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlong misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Schlong.
I think Da Silva 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
After the fight, Leonardo Da Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Grunge 45: They Live
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stone cracks Da Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Stone avoided it.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva takes one on the button.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva.
A quick step to the side and Da Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Da Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Stone.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kidney Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone misses with a low kick.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stone scrambles back to his feet.
Stone swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stone just manages to avoid it.#KD#
Da Silva cracks Stone with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Da Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stone to stand back up!#ROC#Stone is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?#T2#
Da Silva misses the body punch
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Stone.
Da Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stone misses with a looping left.#T3#
Da Silva sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stone lands a nice looking body kick.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Stone with a nice calf kick.
Stone cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone. #T4#
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Stone's head.
Da Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Da Silva feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stone sprawling to the canvas! Stone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Da Silva finish him?!
A shot to the body from Da Silva misses
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Da Silva throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kidney Stone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Stone looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Nice cross by Stone.#CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Stone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Stone misses with a left hand
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stone lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.
Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Da Silva's hands.
Da Silva digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Kidney Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stone throws a body kick that misses
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Stone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stone misses with a hook.
Da Silva throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Stone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
Stone throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone misses the jab.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stone.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stone looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
Stone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stone scrambles back to his feet.
Stone throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Da Silva tries to work over Stone's front leg with a kick but Stone checks it. #T4#
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Stone.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Da Silva throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone slips a jab from Da Silva.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stone moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Da Silva defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
Stone scores with a jab.
Stone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kidney Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Stone misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Silva.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stone.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone keeps Da Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Stone throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
Jab from Stone.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva thows a leg kick but Stone checks it
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Da Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Silva.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Stone.
Stone scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Stone lands a jab.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Stone lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Da Silva wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Stone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a left to the body.
Stone punishes Da Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Da Silva throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Stone staying out of range there.#T4#
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stone.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Da Silva cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kidney Stone really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Stone cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stone connects with a single shot there.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Stone.
Da Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Da Silva might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it.#T1#
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Stone coming out on top.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Stone misses.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.#T2#
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Stone scores with a jab.#ROC2#Da Silva is rocked!
Stone lands an uppercut, right on the button! Da Silva tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kidney Stone!
Kidney Stone is the new featherweight champion!
Kidney Stone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Grunge 43: Pearl Jam
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Ryokale has his takedown stuffed
and Ryokale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
Ryokale with a poor takedown
and Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Ryokale misses with a jab to the body
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Ryokale darts in trying to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Ryokale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryokale throws a combination that misses
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ryokale darts in looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets double underhooks and turns Ryokale into the cage.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Da Silva thumps Ryokale with a low kick.
Ryokale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryokale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Ryokale with an uppercut!#CL2#
Ryokale drives through and clinches with Da Silva against the cage.
Da Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryokale is defending well.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva.
Da Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
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!
A hook to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Ryokale avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
Ryokale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Da Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryokale tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
Da Silva has Ryokale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryokale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Da Silva on the inside.
Da Silva cracks Ryokale with a nice body shot.
Ryokale working hard to break the clinch.
Ryokale is working for takedown but Da Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ryokale blocks an uppercut.
Ryokale prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva digs a right hand into Ryokale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryokale's gas tank.
Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva.
Ryokale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryokale working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a left to the head.
Da Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Ryokale avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage. #T4#
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryokale wants a takedown.
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryokale.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of Ryokale's head.
Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Silva works on Ryokale's body with a couple of short punches.
Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva.
Ryokale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Da Silva pulls Ryokale into guard.
Ryokale preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva drops Ryokale with a big left hand! Ryokale is injured, injured bad! Da Silva jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Leonardo Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grunge 41: Pen Cap Chew
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vuce is looking to clinch.
Vuce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vuce throws a lazy head kick
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vuce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vuce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva.
Sloppy strikes from Vuce. Those never looked like landing.
Vuce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva throws a big counter combination but Vuce scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vuce shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Da Silva eats them both and turns towards Vuce to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Vuce does no damage.
Vuce throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Vuce does no damage.
Vuce throws a series of punches but Da Silva moves out of range. #T1#
Vuce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A low kick from Vuce is predictable there
and Da Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vuce's knee momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Da Silva there.
Leo Vuce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vuce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vuce misses with a leg kick.
Vuce looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vuce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vuce misses with the combination.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vuce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Vuce avoided it.
Vuce works over Da Silva's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vuce throws a combination that misses
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vuce throws a sloppy head kick
and Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Vuce scores with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Vuce misses.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vuce.
Vuce lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Silva.#CUT#It looks like Leo Vuce has been cut.
Vuce throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand. #ROC#Vuce is rocked!
Da Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vuce if he has to take too many more of those.
Vuce is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
Vuce looks winded!
Da Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vuce will feel that in the morning.
Vuce bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Da Silva comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Vuce falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Vuce was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Grunge 37: Sleater Kinney
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
St. Georges misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St. Georges misses with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from St. Georges.
St. Georges scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
St. Georges checks a low kick from Da Silva.
St. Georges scores with a hook.
St. Georges misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
St. Georges swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St. Georges. St. Georges obviously looking to wear him down.
St. Georges misses with a looping right.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
St. Georges lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
St. Georges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva tries a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
St. Georges clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva works St. Georges's body with a nice hook.
St. Georges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St. Georges darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from St. Georges is predictable there
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Georges St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St. Georges fails with a takedown attempt.
St. Georges throws a low kick but it's checked well by Da Silva.
Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Da Silva throws a low kick but St. Georges moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
St. Georges gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a body kick.
Leonardo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
As St. Georges looks to move away, Da Silva throws a big counter combo but St. Georges just gets out of the way.
St. Georges comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St. Georges lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Silva at a distance.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
St. Georges lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
St. Georges with a jab.
St. Georges looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St. Georges scores with a jab to the jaw.
St. Georges with the inside leg kick.
Da Silva swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges scoring well with a low kick there.
St. Georges's corner calls for a 1-2. St. Georges obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
St. Georges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St. Georges thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by St. Georges as he connects with a hook.#T4#
St. Georges shoots and misses
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St. Georges scores with a nice head shot.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva slips a straight right by St. Georges.
St. Georges delivers a nice body kick.
St. Georges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St. Georges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St. Georges.
Da Silva slips a jab from St. Georges.
Da Silva lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St. Georges can pounce on him.
St. Georges throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
St. Georges lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St. Georges dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da Silva.
St. Georges throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St. Georges.
St. Georges works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
St. Georges with a nice cross.
St. Georges scores with a decent looking hook.
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
St. Georges connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Silva. Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from St. Georges finds it's target.
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Da Silva checks it.
A head kick from St. Georges lands but Da Silva takes it in his stride.
St. Georges throws a nice inside leg kick.
St. Georges avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva is looking to wear down St. Georges with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Georges misses with a head kick. #T1#
St. Georges looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
St. Georges scores with a nice head shot.
St. Georges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Georges.
Da Silva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - St. Georges scores with a four punch combination!
St. Georges is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks.
St. Georges scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St. Georges thumps Da Silva with a low kick.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a quick inside leg kick.
St. Georges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Silva's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
St. Georges thuds his shin into the meat of Da Silva's side.
St. Georges throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
St. Georges misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva misses with a body punch
and St. Georges counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St. Georges jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
St. Georges throws a series of punches but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from St. Georges finds it's way through Da Silva's defenses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Da Silva might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but St. Georges moved away.
St. Georges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A cross from St. Georges lands.
Da Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St. Georges connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Silva scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from St. Georges misses
and St. Georges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
St. Georges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva tries to move into range but St. Georges moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
St. Georges lands a slapping body shot.
St. Georges tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St. Georges lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from St. Georges.
Nice body punch from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a jab to the head.
St. Georges uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da Silva has time to react.
Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St. Georges.
Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St. Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
St. Georges cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
St. Georges drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St. Georges scores with a kick to the midsection.
Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St. Georges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
St. Georges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for St. Georges's leg but St. Georges calmly moves out of range.
St. Georges scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St. Georges with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St. Georges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St. Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
St. Georges swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by St. Georges. That's going to slow Da Silva down.
St. Georges throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
St. Georges works the jab nicely.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
St. Georges attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it.
St. Georges moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St. Georges connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily. #T1#
St. Georges looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
St. Georges fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St. Georges lands the left hand.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. St. Georges darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
St. Georges misses with a looping left.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
St. Georges with a jab.
St. Georges misses with an uppercut.
Georges St. Georges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St. Georges misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St. Georges lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
St. Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
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!
St. Georges connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
St. Georges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
St. Georges tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva tries a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
St. Georges throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
St. Georges scores with a jab to the head.
St. Georges walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
St. Georges lands a head kick!
Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
St. Georges throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St. Georges darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Da Silva lands the left hand.
Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St. Georges is able to avoid easily.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
St. Georges listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Da Silva.#ROC#St. Georges is rocked!
St. Georges misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but St. Georges avoided it.
St. Georges is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St. Georges goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St. Georges misses with a body kick.
St. Georges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that drops St. Georges like a sack of potatoes! Da Silva dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Leonardo Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Grunge 34: God’s Balls
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
St. Georges misses with a hook to the body
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
St. Georges lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.
Da Silva is looking to chop away at St. Georges's legs.
St. Georges fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Silva checks it well.
Georges St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces St. Georges off the cage and back into range.
St. Georges swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Da Silva moves out of range as St. Georges strikes.
St. Georges with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St. Georges checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva ducks right into an uppercut from St. Georges. #TD#
Da Silva gets caught flat footed, as St. Georges shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on St. Georges's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St. Georges works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St. Georges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
St. Georges content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Da Silva has locked up a guillotine! Da Silva's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? St. Georges is holding on here and Da Silva must be using up a lot of energy. St. Georges has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Da Silva gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva is the new featherweight champion!
Leonardo Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 30: Malfunkshun
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Da Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wallace tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Wallace keeps trying to improve his position.
Da Silva tries to move to mount but Wallace blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wallace, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallace is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Wallace is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Da Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Da Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wallace is surviving well by controlling Da Silva's body position as best he can.
Wallace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Da Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Wallace is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Silva.
Wallace working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Wallace is in no mood to give up.
Wallace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but Wallace doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Da Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wallace is surviving well by controlling Da Silva's body position as best he can. #T2#
Wallace tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Da Silva has control of Wallace's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wallace regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Da Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
Wallace tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Wallace is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Da Silva wants to take Wallace's back but he can't do it this time.
Wallace tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Da Silva takes Wallace's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wallace is in trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wallace defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Da Silva's arms.
Wallace tries to escape the position.
Wallace looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Wallace fending off the submission attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva is not going to allow Wallace to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for the choke from the back position but Wallace is controlling his hands well.
Wallace tries to escape but Da Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace wants to control his opponent's hands but Da Silva gets his hands free. #SUB#
Da Silva has his arm under Wallace's chin here. Game over son! Da Silva squeezes tightly and Wallace is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Grunge 25: Sex & Candy
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St. Georges at a distance.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St. Georgess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped St. Georges in his tracks.
Horrible takedown attempt by St. Georges or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Silva, which made it look bad. #TD2#
St. Georges feints and as Da Silva raises his hands in defense, St. Georges changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Da Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
St. Georges drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva! #REVR#
Da Silva taking a breather here.
St. Georges is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it. #T1#
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Da Silva advances to mount.
St. Georges felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
St. Georges regains half guard.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.
St. Georges is pressing down on Da Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva passes St. Georges's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
St. Georges trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up. #T2##SUB#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St. Georges is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
St. Georges is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Da Silva is thwarting St. Georges's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St. Georges trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
St. Georges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St. Georges is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
St. Georges gets full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St. Georges will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
St. Georges moves into range and connects with a jab.
St. Georges throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
No joy there for St. Georges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Silva misses its target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St. Georges throws a half hearted mid kick.
St. Georges tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St. Georges tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but St. Georges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Georges St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from St. Georges misses its intended target.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but St. Georges keeps it at a distance.
St. Georges swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva.
A swing and a miss from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws a head kick but St. Georges moves out of range.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St. Georges blocks a jab.
Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St. Georges. St. Georges obviously looking to wear him down. #T1##TD2#
St. Georges shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
St. Georges is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
St. Georges looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
St. Georges cracks Da Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Da Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but St. Georges has a good base and remains in mount.#T2##SUB2#
St. Georges looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva regains half guard.
St. Georges is pressing down on Da Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Da Silva is holding on for now.
St. Georges thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Da Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
St. Georges is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Da Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Da Silva!
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.#T3#
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Georges St. Georges has got the better of the ground game so far.
St. Georges is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
St. Georges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Silva is pushing down on St. Georges's leg trying to pass to half guard. St. Georges is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Silva prevents St. Georges from improving his position.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but St. Georges defends it.
St. Georges is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back!
Da Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but St. Georges gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St. Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
St. Georges misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Da Silva clinches.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges. #TD2#
St. Georges ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. St. Georges no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Da Silva trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Da Silva trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
St. Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva pushes down on St. Georges's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St. Georges trying to control here.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but St. Georges is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but St. Georges defends it.
St. Georges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. St. Georges manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
St. Georges trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and St. Georges has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between St. Georges's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
St. Georges has his feet on Da Silva's thighs here. He's pushed Da Silva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Da Silva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges St. Georges!
Georges St. Georges is the new featherweight champion!
Georges St. Georges tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Da Silva misses the jab.
Complex tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Complex misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Da Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Complex - the referee stops the clock and Da Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Complex. Da Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Complex moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Complex misses
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complex.
Complex has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
That kick from Complex tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Complex lands with an overhand left.
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Complex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Complex saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a hook but Complex blocks it.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Da Silva slips a straight right by Complex.
Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Complex fires out a quick counter leg kick but Da Silva just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Complex is just out of range.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Complex appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Da Silva lands a jab to Complex's midsection.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Complex looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Complex throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Complex checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Silva jabs Complex to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Complex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Complex pinned against the cage. Complex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Complex walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Complex's belly button to the back.
Da Silva thuds a left hand into Complex's body.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Complex manages to avoid it.
Complex throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Complex is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Complex misses the target.
Complex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Complex.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Complex's body.
Complex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Complex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Da Silva.
Complex throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Complex under the eye.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
Complex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Complex checks it.
Complex tries to move into range but Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Complex missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Complex throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with a straight left. #T4#
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Complex. Complex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Complex misses the target.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Complex scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva in his tracks.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Complex takes one on the button.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Complex closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Complex pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Complex lands a nice looking body kick.
Da Silva defending well as Complex loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Da Silva lands but Complex takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Complex scores with a jab.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Complex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Complex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Complex.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Complex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Complex scores with a jab to the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Da Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD#
Complex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Complex lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Complex tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Complex has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Complex scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Complex looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Da Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Complex. Oh but Da Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Complex goes limp - he's gone! Da Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Military Industrial Complex had this to say: 'Sorry dad, hope I didn't disappoint you...'.

Event: Grunge 20: Kurt Was Murdered
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Cha misses.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Cha's front leg but catches the back leg as Cha tries to avoid it.
Cha swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cha throws a right hand that misses
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Cha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vendetta Proving Ground in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Cha's body. Cha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cha clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cha working aggressively here.
Cha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cha misses with some punches. #BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Da Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cha finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Cha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cha looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cha misses with a looping left.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Da Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Cha misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Cha throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Cha is out of range. #T2#
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Cha.
Cha throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Cha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut there from Cha.
Cha throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Nice body punch from Cha.
Cha swings widly with a right hand
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Da Silva cracks Cha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tae Shik Cha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cha avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Cha misses the target.
Cha misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cha.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cha throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Cha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Cha lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cha cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Cha misses the target.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Silva lunges at Cha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cha's hand.
Cha checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Cha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cha throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Cha moves out of range.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Cha walks into a jab.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Cha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Silva. That's going to slow Cha down.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva cracks Cha with a good jab.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Cha's knee but Cha avoids it well.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Da Silva scores with a jab.
Cha looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Silva.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Cha.
Cha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cha misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Cha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Da Silva scores with the left hand. Cha knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
Da Silva digs a good body shot into Cha's ribs.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cha throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Da Silva scores with a takedown into Cha's guard.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cha wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cha is on top in guard. #REVR#
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Cha tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cha controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cha trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cha controls the pace.
Cha's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cha trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cha is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cha avoid being mounted?
Cha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Silva pushing down on Cha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Cha defends the submission attempt.
Da Silva prevents Cha from improving his position.#T3#
Da Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Cha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Da Silva is still trying to improve position.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Cha is having none of it.
Cha is trying to control but Da Silva manages to pass to mount!
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Cha to control.#SUB2#
Da Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Cha defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Da Silva.
Cha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Cha to control.#T4#
Cha is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Cha is controlling an arm, preventing Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cha wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Cha is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Cha frees his head quite easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Da Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Da Silva looking to control but Cha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cha wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Cha working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Cha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cha misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cha manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cha misses the target.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Cha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cha with a body shot.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cha.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Cha.
Cha misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cha or not. #T1#
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cha backwards.
Cha working aggressively here.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cha throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Cha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chas head.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Silva.
A hook to the body from Cha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cha.
Cha prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cha misses with a punch to the body.
Cha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Cha.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Cha.
Da Silva gets through Cha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Cha misses with the head strike.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Cha has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Cha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow.
Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cha blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
Cha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Cha misses with some punches.
Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Cha prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Cha tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Cha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cha.
Cha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cha lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Cha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva.
Cha prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Cha gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cha fails to land.
Da Silva lands a left hand.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Cha.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Cha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Cha fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Cha.
Cha presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Cha struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Cha.
Cha blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Cha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cha lands with a right to the head.
Cha has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
A short left from Cha.
Cha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cha working aggressively here.
Cha misses with a body punch.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cha keeps control of Da Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Silva pushes Cha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Da Silva.
Well Da 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Our winner, Leonardo Da 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.

Event: Grunge 16: 9/11 Memorial
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stone doesn't seem phased though.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Stone connects with a jab.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Stone's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Stone checks it.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Da Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stone.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Da Silva has managed to clinch.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A short right from Da Silva on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Da Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva is leaning against Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Da Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Stone.
Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Stone, against the cage.
Da Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stone or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stone. #T4#
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Stone scores with the left hand. Da Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Stone defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Da Silva feints the counter takedown.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Stone cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Stone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
It appears Stone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stone is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Stone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Donk. Stone catches Da Silva right on the button with a cross.
Da Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stone. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down.
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Stone avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Stone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Stone.
A low kick lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Da Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Da Silva thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Stone moved away.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Stone.
Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Stone should have avoided that one.
Stone swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Stone.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Da Silva there.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Kidney Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Stone throws a low kick, looking for Da Silva's leg but Da Silva calmly moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Good leg kick by Stone.
Stone checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Da Silva.
Stone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Stone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Stone staying out of range there.
It appears Stone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Silva's sensitive parts.
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Stone checks it.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone lands a head shot.
Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kidney Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da 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.#R3#
Stone throws a head kick that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Stone connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva scores with a body shot.
Da Silva thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva scores with a head kick. Stone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone slips a jab from Da Silva.
Stone throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.#T1#
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
Da Silva lands with an overhand left.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone counters with a good low kick that Da Silva was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
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!
Stone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Silva tries to avoid it.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stone defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Stone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone misses with a straight right.
Da Silva jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Stone misses #CL2#
and Da Silva counters by clinching up.
Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Stone. #T3#
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stone.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage. #T4#
Da Silva lands a left hand.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Silva is defending well for now.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stone.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Da Silva cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Stone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Stone jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Stone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva blocks the body kick.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone staying out of range there.
Da Silva lunges at Stone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stone's hand.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kidney Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva throws a lazy head kick
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Stone clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Da Silva is rocked!
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Da Silva gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Stone points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Da Silva wakes up just in time to hear Stone thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kidney Stone!
Kidney Stone retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Kidney Stone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Grunge 13: Soaked in Bleach
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Dall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dall lands a jab to the head.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall throws a low kick but Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Da Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Dall shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.#CL#
Dall clinches with his opponent.
Dall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dall misses with a body punch.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Dall breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Dall. Dall maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow. #T1#
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dall's half guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Da Silva won't allow Dall to sweep him here. #T2#
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Silva won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
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!#SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Da Silva advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dall tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position. #T3#
Da Silva works to advance to full mount. Dall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Da Silva prevents Dall from getting the reversal.
Da Silva takes Dall's back. #SUB2#
Da Silva working for the choke.
Da Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Dall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Da Silva's arms. #T4#
Dall trying to control the action but Da Silva just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dall is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Dall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Da Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dall is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dall turns into Da Silva and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva jabs at Dall's body.
Da Silva leaves Dall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva thumps Dall with a low kick.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.#T1#
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dall controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonardo Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Da Silva advances to half guard.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg. #T3#
Da Silva passes to side control. #SUB2#
Da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dall, who protects the arm well.
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva wants to take Dall's back here but Dall is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Dall has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Da Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Dall manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dall controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Da Silva forces his way into half guard.
Da Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dall!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall.
Dall trying to control the position but Da Silva is working away.
An elbow from Dall crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Da Silva is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dall is trying to control but Da Silva manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Da Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Da Silva is looking to work his way around to Dall's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Da Silva prevents Dall from getting the reversal.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dall is trying desperately to improve position.
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dall wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dall can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Da Silva has hold of Dall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
Da Silva moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Da Silva working for a choke but Dall is defending well.
I really don't envy Dall right now. #SUB2#
Da Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall trying to control but not successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
An out of breath Leonardo Da Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Grunge X: Nevermind
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva throws a head kick that Fu Tu semi-blocks.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Fu Tu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fu Tu.
A nice leg kick from Fu Tu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Fu Tu misses with some punches.
Fu Tu swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Fu Tu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Fu Tu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu Tu throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva lands with a cross. #T1#
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fu Tu misses the target.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Fu Tu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Da Silva's head.
Fu Tu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Fu Tu misses.
We've been told by Fu Tu's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Fu Tu's ribs.
Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fu Tu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fu Tu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Fu Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fu Tu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
Fu Tu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Da Silva with a nice calf kick.
Fu Tu throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fu Tu defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Fu Tu.
A nice leg kick from Fu Tu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Fu Tu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Da Silva misses the body punch
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.#T3#
Fu Tu slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Fu Tu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fu Tu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fu Tu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Fu Tu.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu Tu misses with a straight left.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fu Tu with a body shot.#T4#
Fu Tu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Fu Tu was not able to check. #CL2#
Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Fu Tu.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Fu Tu avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
Fu Tu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva is leaning against Fu Tu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fu Tu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Fu Tu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head. #BC2#
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fu Tu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fu Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Fu Tu is looking to counter punch.
Fu Tu scores with a jab.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Fu Tu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fu Tu. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fu Tu.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands the left hand.#ROC#Da Silva is rocked!
Fu Tu feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Da Silva crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shi Fu Tu!
Shi Fu Tu is the new featherweight champion!
Shi Fu Tu made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: Grunge 6: Even Flow
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fu Tu throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Fu Tu.
Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Fu Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fu Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Fu Tu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fu Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fu Tu throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu scores with a leg kick.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu is looking to wear down Da Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fu Tu wants to land a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range. #T1#
Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Da Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Fu Tu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fu Tu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Fu Tu misses
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva is pressing down on Fu Tu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fu Tu is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fu Tu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fu Tu is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Fu Tu trying to control from the bottom.
Fu Tu is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fu Tu is looking to escape.
Fu Tu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Da Silva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fu Tu is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Da Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fu Tu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fu Tu is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fu Tu tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Fu Tu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fu Tu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fu Tu.
Da Silva won't allow Fu Tu to sweep him here.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu Tu is keeping the position for now.
Fu Tu wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Fu Tu is looking to sweep but instead, Da Silva has passed into half guard.
Fu Tu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fu Tu's guard.
Fu Tu wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Fu Tu is defending well. #SUB2#
Fu Tu is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Fu Tu should have avoided that one.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Fu Tu's leg. Fu Tu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fu Tu. Fu Tu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Da Silva is looking to slow Fu Tu down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Da Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with the left hand. Fu Tu knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Fu Tu.
A swing and a miss from Fu Tu.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fu Tu!
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Fu Tu.
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!
Fu Tu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva in his tracks. #T1#
Fu Tu lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Fu Tu's ribs.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fu Tu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Da Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Da Silva moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva jabs Fu Tu right on the nose. Fu Tu blinks but takes it well.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Fu Tu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Fu Tu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu Tu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Fu Tu's head.
Da Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fu Tu defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Fu Tu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fu Tu slips under a jab.
Fu Tu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
A big left from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu Tu throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fu Tu.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick which misses Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Silva tries to avoid it. #T3#
Fu Tu lands a nice shot to the body.
Fu Tu tries to move into range but Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a straight left.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Fu Tu's shoulder, as Fu Tu tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Fu Tu scores with a jab to the head.
Fu Tu tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Da Silva.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Fu Tu throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
Fu Tu throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.#T4#
Fu Tu walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Fu Tu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva catches Fu Tu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fu Tu connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
Da Silva defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand.
Fu Tu lands with a shot to the body.
Fu Tu throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fu Tu doesn't seem phased though.
Fu Tu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Fu Tu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Fu Tu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fu Tu takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Fu Tu off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu walks into a jab.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Fu Tu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu Tu.
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!
Fu Tu throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Fu Tu lands with a good body shot.
Fu Tu walks into a left hand. #T1#
Fu Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
Da Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fu Tu. That's going to slow Da Silva down.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Fu Tu seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Fu Tu as Da Silva shoots in.
Fu Tu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Da Silva takes a swing at Fu Tu's ribcage but misses.
Fu Tu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva catches Fu Tu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Fu Tu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu is looking to counter the offense by Da Silva and move into the clinch.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Fu Tu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Da Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Fu Tu is keeping the position.
Fu Tu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leonardo Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Fu Tu keeps moving.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Fu Tu wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Fu Tu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Silva's guard. #REVR#
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Fu Tu is proving a slippery customer.
Fu Tu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Fu Tu is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Fu Tu forces his way into half guard.
Fu Tu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Silva defending well though.
Da Silva is not content to let Fu Tu control the position.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Da Silva won't allow Fu Tu to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Fu Tu trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fu Tu pulls his head out easily.
Fu Tu working Da Silva over with strikes.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Fu Tu has control of the leg.
Da Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fu Tu uses his free foot to push down on Da Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Leonardo Da Silva just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Fu Tu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fu Tu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fu Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a body shot.
Fu Tu jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fu Tu thinking.
Da Silva digs a good body shot into Fu Tu's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
Fu Tu lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Fu Tu with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
Fu Tu lands with a hook. Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva jabs at Fu Tu's body.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Fu Tu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Fu Tu misses its intended target.
Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Fu Tu avoids it.
Fu Tu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fu Tu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fu Tu tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fu Tu with a body shot.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu jabs at Da Silva's body.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fu Tu to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fu Tu.
Da Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Da Silva gets a double leg takedown into Fu Tu's guard.
Da Silva passes into half guard.
Fu Tu trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva passes to side control.
Da Silva gets to mount! Fu Tu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Fu Tu defends it well. #T4#
Da Silva tries to control but Fu Tu wriggling away.
Da Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
Fu Tu working to try and regain half guard.
Fu Tu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Da Silva has latched onto it... Big trouble! Da Silva pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Fu Tu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Da Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva is the new featherweight champion!
Leonardo Da Silva really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Grunge 3: In Utero
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Complex misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Da Silva darts in and clinches Complex up against the cage.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Complex.
Complex holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Complex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Complex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Complex misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Complex backwards.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Complex's elbow.
Complex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Complex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Complex misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Complex throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Complex fails to land.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Complex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Complex closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Complex fires out a quick counter leg kick but Da Silva just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Complex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Complex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Complex throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Complex wants to slow Da Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Complex lands with an overhand left.
Da Silva swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Complex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Complex counters with an inside leg kick.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
Complex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Complex slips a jab from Da Silva.#T3#
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Complex.
Complex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Complex cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Complex.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Silva, as that shot connected.
Complex throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Complex checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Complex cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
Complex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Complex's belly button to the back.
Complex checks a low kick from Da Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Complex.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range. #T4#
Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Complex misses the jab.
Complex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Complex.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Complex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Complex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Complex thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
Complex misses the jab.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Complex. Complex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Complex, as that shot connected.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
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#
Complex misses with a body shot.
Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Complex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Complex blocks the low kick.
Complex lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Complex on the side of the head.
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Complex counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Silva won't be happy with that.
Da Silva regains half guard.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Complex keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Complex.
Complex controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Complex there. #T1#
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Complex drops an elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Complex controls the pace.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Complex won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Complex trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to control. #T2#
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.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Complex controlling him for the moment.
Complex advances position into side control!
Da Silva regains half guard.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Complex jumps into side control!
Complex is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Complex scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Da Silva looking for a sweep but Complex has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Complex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Da Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Complex postures up.
Da Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Complex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Complex wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Complex from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complex lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Complex 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.

Military Industrial Complex dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Complex misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Complex lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Da Silva with the counter takedown but Complex avoids it easily.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complex.
Complex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Complex wants to clinch.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Complex avoids it with no problem.
Complex scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Complex counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Complex.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Complex takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Complex working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Complex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Complex controlling the position.#SUB#
Complex has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Silva passes Complex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Complex is keeping him busy.
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Complex is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Complex trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Complex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but Complex defending well.
Military Industrial Complex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Complex is having none of it.
Da Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Complex tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Complex is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva mounts Complex! Really nice guard pass there!
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Complex to control.#T4#
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.
Da Silva wants to take Complex's back here but Complex is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Da Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Complex manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Complex can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Complex is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Da Silva off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Military Industrial Complex was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dad, hope I didn't disappoint you...'.

Event: Grunge 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Fu Tu throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Fu Tu lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fu Tu at a distance.
Da Silva works over Fu Tu's head and body with a nice combination.
Fu Tu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva in his tracks. #TD2#
Da Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Fu Tu tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position.
Fu Tu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fu Tu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fu Tu is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Fu Tu tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Fu Tu gets back to half guard.
Da Silva passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Da Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fu Tu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fu Tu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fu Tu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Silva's back!
Fu Tu throwing sloppy strikes.
Da Silva wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Da Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fu Tu trying to control from Da Silva's half guard. Da Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fu Tu is one step ahead there. #T2#
Fu Tu tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fu Tu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fu Tu keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fu Tu's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva trying to control the action but Fu Tu is working from the bottom.
Fu Tu moves into full guard. #SUB#
Fu Tu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fu Tu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fu Tu holds on and takes a little breather.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Fu Tu is retaining full guard.
Fu Tu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Fu Tu is looking to sweep but instead, Da Silva has passed into half guard.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Fu Tu is defending well.
Da Silva prevents Fu Tu from improving his position.
Fu Tu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Da Silva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Da Silva fails to advance to Fu Tu's back. #T4#
Fu Tu wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fu Tu is looking to escape.
Fu Tu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Silva tries to control but Fu Tu wriggling away.
Fu Tu is trying to escape the mount.
Fu Tu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva is looking to slow Fu Tu down with leg kicks.
Fu Tu avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Fu Tu is looking to counter punch.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Fu Tu lands a nice hook to Da Silva's body. Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fu Tu misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fu Tu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fu Tu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
Fu Tu cracks Da Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one. #T1#
Fu Tu takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Fu Tu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fu Tu scrambles back to his feet.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Fu Tu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fu Tu lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva catches Fu Tu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fu Tu rather than just go for the knockout.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fu Tu walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva jabs Fu Tu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fu Tu scores with the left hand. Da Silva knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Da Silva is rocked!
It looks like Fu Tu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Da Silva is holding his hands too far apart here. Fu Tu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Da Silva is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shi Fu Tu!
Shi Fu Tu very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: PFC 159 Built vs Semenko
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snoats checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Snoats takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Snoats off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva.
A shot to the liver by Snoats. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snoats.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Snoats takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats lands a lovely overhand right.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Snoats misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.#T1#
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva scores with the left hand. Snoats knows he should have avoided that one.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Da Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snoats takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snoats fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Snoats misses.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snoats connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Snoats avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Snoats lands a nice looking kick to the body. Da Silva takes a step back to recover.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoats.
Snoats takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow Da Silva down.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snoats scores with a push kick.
Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Snoats smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.#TD#
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snoats sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Snoats manages to get to full guard.
Snoats controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snoats is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snoats is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snoats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snoats has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Da Silva has passed into side control.
Snoats is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Snoats is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Snoats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoats prevents Da Silva from improving position.
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snoats doesn't seem bothered though.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Snoats with an uppercut!
Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Snoats does it's job there.
Snoats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Snoats keeps Da Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Snoats circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snoats thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
Da Silva throws a hook but Snoats avoids it easily.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snoats counters with a nice low kick that buckles Da Silva's knee momentarily.
Snoats on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gale Snoats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Snoats as Da Silva shoots in.
Snoats flicks out a counter leg kick but Da Silva steps away.#TD#
Da Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Snoats's guard.
Snoats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Snoats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Snoats avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snoats manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Snoats is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Snoats looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Da Silva has picked Snoats up and slammed him! Snoats can't keep hold of the triangle and Da Silva manages to pass to side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Snoats wants to control but Da Silva postures up.
Snoats is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Da Silva staying calm.
Snoats tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.#T3#
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snoats slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Snoats wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Snoats slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Da Silva stays in close to Snoats's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snoats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Snoats's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Snoats is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Snoats is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Silva gets back to full guard.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully.
Snoats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Snoats connects with a leg kick. Da Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snoats.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Snoats lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Snoats counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva with a hook.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snoats.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Snoats chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Snoats takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A slow jab from Snoats misses its intended target.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Snoats throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Snoats throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Snoats.
Snoats bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snoats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab. #T2#
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoats lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Snoats throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Snoats shows good takedown defense.
Snoats throws a body kick that misses.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Silva.
Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snoats lands a body shot. #TD#
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Da Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Snoats trying to control but Da Silva postures up. #T3#
Snoats is pressing down on Da Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snoats working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Snoats working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snoats is keeping the position for now.
Snoats is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Da Silva is looking to improve his position.
Leonardo Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva trying to control but Snoats postures up.
Snoats wants to free his trapped foot but Da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva wants to control but Snoats is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snoats has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!
Our winner, Gale Snoats, 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.

Event: PFC 149 Grabber vs Tuala 2
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
Matus misses with a hook.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Matus throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matus tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matus throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Matus. #T1#
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Matus tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva is looking to wear down Matus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus takes one on the button.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
As Matus backs away, Da Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matus's head backwards.#T2#
Matus walks into a jab.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Matus's head.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Matus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Da Silva jabs at Matus's body.
Matus misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus lands with a cross.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Matus tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Matus with an uppercut!
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva scores with a jab.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Matus avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Matus - just one landing.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Silva on the side of the head.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Matus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Matus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Matus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Matus lands the left hand.
Matus digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Matus leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Da Silva.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus connects with a single shot there.
Matus jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva cracks Matus with a good jab.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Matus throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Matus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Silva defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Da Silva throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Da Silva misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a good low kick that Da Silva was not able to check. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Matus digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
An inside leg kick from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Matus.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Da Silva. Matus shrugs it off though.
Matus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matus throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matus stops Da Silva from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matus throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Matus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donk. Da Silva catches Matus right on the button with a cross.
Matus sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Matus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Matus is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Matus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Matus misses.
Da Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Da Silva throws a head kick that Matus semi-blocks.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Matus connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Silva. That snapped Matus's head back.
Da Silva walks into a straight right hand from Matus.#T2#
Da Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matus clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matus's calf.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Matus lands a head shot.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Matus stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Da Silva.
Matus swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Da Silva there.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Silva misses its target.
Da Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.#T4#
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva throws a shot to the body.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus lands with an overhand left.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Da Silva.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 141 Moors vs Wright
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Da Silva.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa cracks Da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.#T1#
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Da Silva takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Murhaa moved away.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Murhaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
And Murhaa responds with a good body kick, but Da Silva manages to step out the way in time.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa scores with a nice strike.
Murhaa thuds his shin into the meat of Da Silva's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.#T2#
Da Silva defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.#T3#
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Da Silva digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
A quick step to the side and Da Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
Murhaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Da Silva eats them both and turns towards Murhaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murhaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva scores with a hook.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL2#
Murhaa gets a clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva misses with the head strike. #BC#
Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Murhaa moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Murhaa lands.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Murhaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murhaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Murhaa dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a left to the body.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Paul Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Da Silva with a jab.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Murhaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Murhaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Da Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murhaa is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Murhaa postures up.
Murhaa preventing the sweep.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing Murhaa from standing up.
Da Silva trying to control the position. #SU2#
Murhaa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Da Silva, up you get!
Murhaa walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa thows a body kick. Da Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Murhaa lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva blocks the body kick.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Murhaa defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa thuds his shin into the meat of Da Silva's side.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Da Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Murhaa slips a jab from Da Silva.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a shot to the body.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a fast counter high kick but Da Silva manages to duck under it in time.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa lands with a cross.
Murhaa swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Murhaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Murhaa's defenses.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Da Silva checks it.
Da Silva throws out a leg kick but Murhaa moves out of range and Da Silva only half commits.
Murhaa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Da Silva blocks it well.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa throws a wild body kick that Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Paul Murhaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Murhaa pushes him off.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Nice uppercut there from Murhaa.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
As Murhaa backs away, Da Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murhaa lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
Murhaa jabs Da Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Da Silva in the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Da Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Murhaa forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Silva's head backwards.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murhaa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Murhaa!
Paul Murhaa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC132 Alzheimer v Kansalanien
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Da Silva throws a low kick but Taro avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Taro as he checks the leg kick.
Da Silva thumps Taro with a low kick.
Taro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Taro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body shot
and Taro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Da Silva lands.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Taro's defenses.
Taro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taro scores with a hook.#T1#
Taro throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Taro connects with an inside leg kick.
Taro throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva feints and then cracks Taro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taro down.
Taro throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taro doesn't seem bothered though.
Taro throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Taro checks a leg kick nicely.
Taro lands a nice shot to the body.
Taro dips to his left and cracks Da Silva with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
A jab lands there for Taro.
Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taro throws a nice head kick!
Taro tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
Taro scores with a kick to the body.
Oh Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Taro darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Da Silva's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Taro before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matsuda Taro!
In his post fight interview, Matsuda Taro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Tanaka catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Tanaka gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanaka is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Da Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tanaka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Da Silva.
Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Tanaka trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Da Silva is pressing down on Tanaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka misses the jab.
Tanaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanaka thuds his right hand into Da Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Silva scores with a body shot.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanaka. That did some damage!
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Tanaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the body
and Da Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Tanaka lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
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!
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Tanaka defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka motions for Da Silva to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka lands a front kick.
Tanaka looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanaka lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Da Silva defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka lunges at Da Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Silva's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Tanaka had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Da Silva motions for Tanaka to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Tanaka blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tanaka scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Tanaka cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanaka, as that shot connected.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka looks to throw a body kick
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Silva misses its target.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Tanaka's knee but Tanaka avoids it well.
Tanaka misses with a looping right.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tanaka swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.#T2#
Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Da Silva with a jab.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.#T3#
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Silva tries to avoid it.
Tanaka motions for Da Silva to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanaka throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva connects with the punch.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Tanaka.#T4#
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Tanaka throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka throws a combination. Da Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tanaka throws a shot to the body.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobunaga Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
An inside leg kick from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Jab by Da Silva.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Tanaka had a free shot at his head there.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tanaka misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanaka motions for Da Silva to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range. #T2#
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Da Silva is looking to clinch but Tanaka is avoiding it.
Tanaka jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Tanaka jumps back.
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Da Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva. #T3#
Tanaka throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Tanaka only half commits.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Da Silva throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Da Silva is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.#T4#
Da Silva lands a high kick!
Tanaka cracks Da Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Da Silva throws a head kick that Tanaka semi-blocks.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Tanaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Tanaka ducks straight into an uppercut from Da Silva and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tanaka manages to regain guard straight away.
Tanaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nobunaga Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanaka 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Payakarakatong tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Payakarakatong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong throws a wild body kick that Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Da Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Da Silva working away.#SUB2#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Payakarakatong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva takes a little break here. Payakarakatong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Payakarakatong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Payakarakatong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Da Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Da Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Payakarakatong's legs.
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but Payakarakatong instead regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva controlling the pace.
Payakarakatong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payakarakatong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Silva trying to control but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Payakarakatong seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.
Payakarakatong looking to control.
Da Silva stands and throws Payakarakatong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Payakarakatong prevents Da Silva from moving into mount. #T3#
Da Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Payakarakatong!
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Payakarakatong tries to improve his position but instead Da Silva has taken his back! #SUB2#
Payakarakatong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva keeps control of the position easily here as Payakarakatong tries to buck him off.
Payakarakatong trying to control the hands but Da Silva breaks the grip. #T4##SUB2#
Da Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Da Silva has the hooks in. Payakarakatong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking to break Payakarakatong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Payakarakatong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Da Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Payakarakatong showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Da Silva working for the choke.
Payakarakatong wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva not allowing Payakarakatong to control his hands.
Payakarakatong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Payakarakatong's guard.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a triangle here but Da Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Da Silva moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is looking to get to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but Payakarakatong is having none of it. #T1#
Payakarakatong is controlling an arm, preventing Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Da Silva looking to control but Payakarakatong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payakarakatong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payakarakatong is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Payakarakatong is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva looking to control but Payakarakatong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payakarakatong tries to control Da Silva's body but Da Silva pushes him off. Payakarakatong squirms to his side and now Da Silva has his back!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva wants to control but Payakarakatong is keeping busy.
Da Silva is hanging on to Payakarakatong's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Payakarakatong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Payakarakatong is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Payakarakatong is having to fend off submission attempts from Da Silva, who is looking to sink in the choke. Da Silva doesn't have the hooks in though and Payakarakatong manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payakarakatong is one step ahead there.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Payakarakatong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Payakarakatong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Payakarakatong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Da Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Payakarakatong tries for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.
Payakarakatong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakarakatong avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.#T1#
Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakarakatong walks into a jab.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakarakatong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Payakarakatong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payakarakatong counters with a thumping low kick.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakarakatong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Payakarakatong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakarakatong continues to drive forward.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.#T2#
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.#T3#
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakarakatong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Da Silva catches Payakarakatong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Payakarakatong's body.
Da Silva moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
Da Silva throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
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!#CL#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and clinches.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Payakarakatong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Payakarakatong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Payakarakatong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
A relieved looking Leonardo Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Da Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marshall throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Marshall is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva works to advance to full mount. Marshall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marshall tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away. #T1#
Da Silva looking to control but Marshall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Marshall is in no mood to give up.
Marshall working to try and regain half guard.
Marshall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Da Silva takes Marshall's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Marshall is in trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marshall has hold of Da Silva's leg, trying to break free but it's let Da Silva lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Marshall is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Da Silva throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Da Silva!
A victorious Leonardo Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 108 Mirage vs Soszynski
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1##TD#
Dall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Da Silva to the ground. Dall is now in Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall postures up.
Dall being controlled here momentarily.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
A thudding body kick lands there by Da Silva!
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
Da Silva cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.#TD#
Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in Da Silva's guard.#T2#
Dall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on Dall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dall works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.#T4#
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dall manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Da Silva throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall connects with a right hand. Da Silva shakes it off.
Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Da Silva wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dall has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Da Silva's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Da Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bastyn Dall!
A relieved looking Bastyn Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 102 Alzheimer v McLaughlin
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
A solid body kick from Fuujin.
Fuujin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Fuujin looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
Fuujin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fuujin. Fuujin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuujin misses with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Fuujin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Fuujin is looking to land body kicks.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Fuujin's body. Fuujin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuujin misses with a hook
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin sets himself, and Da Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuujin avoids it this time.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin.
Fuujin tries a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin is looking to land body kicks.
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Fuujin.
Fuujin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Da Silva moves out of range as Fuujin throws a body kick. #CL2#
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Fuujin misses with a body punch.
Da Silva is pressed up against the cage. Fuujin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Silva down to the mat. Da Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fuujin jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuujin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Fuujin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva slips a jab from Fuujin.
Fuujin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Fuujin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuujin tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
Fuujin is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Fuujin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuujin. #T2#
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fuujin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fuujin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuujin is fighting to break Da Silva's control of his arms but Da Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuujin controls his hands.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fuujin misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Fuujin.
Fuujin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Da Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuujin or not.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuujin's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Fuujin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva tries to work over Fuujin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin working aggressively here.
Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuujin backwards.
Fuujin blocks an uppercut.
Fuujin blocking some punches.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Fuujin connects with a crisp jab.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuujin finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Fuujin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuujin should have avoided that one.
Fuujin digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Fuujin thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Fuujin's body.
Da Silva motions for Fuujin to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Da Silva.
Fuujin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Fuujin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Da Silva catches Fuujin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuujin. That's going to slow Da Silva down.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Fuujin misses the jab.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuujin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Da Silva.#T2#
Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuujin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuujin cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Nice cross by Da Silva.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Fuujin's belly button to the back.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuujin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fuujin will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Fuujin lands a jab.
Da Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fuujin will feel that in the morning.#T3##CL2#
Da Silva forces Fuujin back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Da Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Da Silva connects with a nice short shot to Fuujin's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is thwarting Fuujin's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuujin's head. #SUB#
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.
Fuujin moves into full guard. #T4#
Da Silva is pushing down on Fuujin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuujin is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Fuujin defends it.
Da Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fuujin to regain full guard.
Fuujin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Da Silva working some strikes from top position.
Da Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Fuujin can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva slips a straight right by Fuujin.
Fuujin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuujin misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Fuujin 's knee.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuujin throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Fuujin moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Fuujin looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Fuujin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Fuujin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuujin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab.
Fuujin throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Fuujin only half commits. #T1#
Fuujin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Fuujin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva cracks Fuujin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
It looked like Fuujin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuujin momentarily.
Fuujin takes one on the button.
Fuujin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuujin finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head. #TD#
Fuujin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Fuujin is controlling well. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazuka Fuujin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Fuujin is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuujin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving. #T3#
Fuujin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Fuujin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Da Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Fuujin to get to half guard.
Fuujin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Da Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuujin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuujin defends well.
Fuujin is pushing down on Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuujin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Fuujin there. #SUB#
Fuujin wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fuujin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fuujin looks to land a strike but Da Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 96 Nao vs Tuala
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Sensei throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Sensei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sensei swinging wildly here.
Sensei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Sensei with a jab.
Sensei scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sensei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
A combination from Sensei does no damage.
Sensei scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sensei scores with a jab.
Sensei has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Sensei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sensei. #T1#
Good work by Sensei as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Da Silva closes the distance and pushes Sensei back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land. #TD#
Sensei has hold of one of Da Silva's legs. Da Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Sensei gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Da Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Sensei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sensei is landing with some decent strikes but Da Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Sensei is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Sensei is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Sensei keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Sensei looking to control.
Da Silva trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Sensei wants to sweep but no luck.
Sensei trying to control the position.
Sensei keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Sensei wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sensei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Silva passes Sensei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sensei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sensei manages to get to full guard.
Da Silva passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Sensei is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Sensei is defending well.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sensei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sensei manages to get to full guard.
Da Silva trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
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#
Sensei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sensei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Sensei should have avoided that one.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Sensei is just out of range.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sensei was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.#TD#
Sensei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Sensei works his way into side control.
Sensei is putting a hurting on Da Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sensei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Da Silva is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Sensei cracks Da Silva with a big right hand but Da Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sensei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Da Silva tries to bench press Sensei off him but Sensei keeps the position.
Sensei working the ground and pound.
Kylar Sensei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Da Silva is not content to let Sensei control the position.
Da Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sensei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sensei's back!#T2#
Da Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Da Silva controlling well, preventing Sensei from escaping the position.
Sensei just trying to survive but Da Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Da Silva is trying to stick to Sensei's back but Sensei is turning into Da Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Da Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sensei.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Sensei defends it easily.
Sensei trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sensei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard. #REVB#
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sensei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sensei trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Sensei is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sensei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sensei keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sensei is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva pushing down on Sensei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kylar Sensei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sensei.
Sensei looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva lands with a cross.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Sensei shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Sensei lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Sensei jumps back.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Sensei is just out of range.
Da Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Sensei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei works over Da Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Sensei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sensei avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Sensei walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sensei scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Sensei throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Sensei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Sensei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sensei is defended easily by Da Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylar Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sensei rather than just go for the knockout.
Sensei throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Sensei dives in for a single leg takedown but Da Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Sensei.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Sensei's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Sensei.
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Da Silva throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Sensei throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Sensei finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sensei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sensei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sensei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sensei manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sensei's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Da Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sensei puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sensei lands with a punch from half guard.
Sensei wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
Sensei is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sensei controlling his opponent.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sensei trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Da Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Sensei has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sensei prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Da Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sensei content just to control the position here.
Sensei trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Sensei content just to control the position here.
Sensei wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kylar Sensei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sensei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylar Sensei!
Our winner, Kylar Sensei, 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.

Event: PFC 91 Gaetz vs Tuala
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Da Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov scores with a three punch combo!
Da Silva thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva walks into a jab.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Silva at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov shoots in but Da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Da Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Da Silva with a body shot.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Kersikov throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov moves forwards but Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Kersikov both land. Nice combination.
Kersikov misses with a double jab. #T3#
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov punishes Da Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Kersikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Da Silva defends well and Kersikov ends up having to push Da Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range. #CL#
Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov tries to stall but Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
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!
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva. #T4#
Da Silva lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Da Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to stall.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Da Silva improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Da Silva as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Kersikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov stalling the fight.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Da Silva takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Da Silva blocks the low kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Kersikov moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Silva is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Da Silva presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Da Silva presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Good body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva is leaning against Kersikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov trying to stall but Da Silva improves his position.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Da Silva pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Kersikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Da Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it. #T3#
Da Silva pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva has Kersikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kersikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Silva presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva looking for a takedown.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Boyko Kersikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Da Silva checks it.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Da Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kersikov lands a jab.
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Da Silva has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Kersikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Da Silva has Kersikov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Da Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kersikov tumbling to the mat - Da Silva dives into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Da Silva forces his way into half guard.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Kersikov wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Da Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Silva wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Da Silva seems content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Da Silva wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Da Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land. #T4#
Kersikov gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
Kersikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Silva 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 85 Andreev vs Gravas
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Taro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Taro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Da Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Taro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taro.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Taro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taro. That did some damage!
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Taro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Taro connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Da Silva.
Taro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Taro misses. #T1#
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Taro misses with a hook.
Taro misses with a body shot.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taro loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Taro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Taro misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taro moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Taro throws a counter combo.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva lands a jab to Taro's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Taro slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Taro lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Taro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Taro just misses with a punch to the body.
Taro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Taro.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taro moves forwards but Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Taro.
Taro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Taro misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Taro throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Taro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
Taro checks the leg kick.
Taro is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Taro thows a body kick. Da Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Taro pushes him off.#T3#
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Taro is out of range.
Taro tries a quick counter leg kick but Da Silva is wise to it.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Taro is having none of it.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Taro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taro misses with a hook.
Taro misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taro was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taro.
Jab by Taro.
Taro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Taro.
Taro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Taro's front leg but catches the back leg as Taro tries to avoid it.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Taro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Da Silva's hands.
Taro throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taro scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Taro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Taro lands a jab.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taro.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Silva, as that shot connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Da Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taro misses with a body shot.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Taro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taro.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Taro.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taro throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva swings for the body but Taro moves out of range.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Taro's ribs.
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 Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
Taro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Taro is out of range.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Taro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Taro's front leg.
Taro throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Taro moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Taro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taro.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Taro's front leg.
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!
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taro.
Da Silva thuds a left hand into Taro's body.
A slow jab from Taro misses its intended target.
Taro works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taro misses with a low kick.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva lands a jab to Taro's midsection.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Taro finds it's way through Da Silva's defenses.
Taro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Taro checks it.
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Taro.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Taro takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Taro's head but Taro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taro.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Taro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Silva sizes up Taro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Taro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taro throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Taro.
Taro lands with a cross.
Taro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taro's sensitive parts.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Taro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taro.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Taro takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Taro's leg but Taro calmly moves out of range.
Da Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taro swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva is looking to counter the offense by Taro and move into the clinch.
Taro missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva swings for the body but Taro moves out of range.
Da Silva defending well as Taro loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taro.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taro. That did some damage!
Taro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Taro.
Taro tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva defending well as Taro loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva misses with a low kick. #T4#
Taro tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taro blocks a jab.
Da Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taro.#ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
Taro is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Da Silva flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Da Silva is out cold! Taro holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matsuda Taro!
Matsuda Taro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Leonardo Da Silva had this to say: 'I am going to retire with my manager far away from y'all!'.

Event: DARE 72
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Yurmommy misses with a looping left.
Yurmommy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
enabling Yurmommy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Yurmommy's front leg.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yurmommy's head backwards.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva swings for the body but Yurmommy moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Yurmommy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yurmommy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Da Silva throws a hook but Yurmommy blocks it.
Yurmommy slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
A punch lands to the side of Yurmommy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yurmommy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Da Silva. #T1#
Da Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Da Silva instigates a clinch.
Yurmommy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Da Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Yurmommy controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yurmommy as Da Silva tries to tie him up.
Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yurmommy backwards.
Yurmommy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yurmommy throws a head punch that misses.
Yurmommy can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Yurmommy tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yurmommy working aggressively here.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Da Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yurmommy as the two fighters clinch.
Da Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Da Silva misses with some punches. #T2#
Yurmommy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurmommy blocks an uppercut.
Yurmommy misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Yurmommy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yurmommy.
Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yurmommy backwards.
A short body shot lands from Yurmommy as the two fighters clinch.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurmommy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yurmommy lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Yurmommy.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yurmommy fails to land. #T3#
Yurmommy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yurmommy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Yurmommy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leonardo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Yurmommy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Yurmommy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Yurmommy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurmommy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Da Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yurmommy. Yurmommy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Da Silva misses
and Yurmommy counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Da Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yurmommy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Da Silva tries to clinch
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Yurmommy ducked under it nicely.
Yurmommy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Yurmommy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Da Silva thinking.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Yurmommy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurmommy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yurmommy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yurmommy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yurmommy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Yurmommy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Yurmommy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Yurmommy shakes it off.
Da Silva stuns Yurmommy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurmommy walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Silva catches Yurmommy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Silva walks into a jab.#ROC#
Da Silva is rocked!
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Yurmommy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurmommy finish him?
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Yurmommy ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Da Silva clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eyeam Yurmommy!
In his post fight interview, Eyeam Yurmommy gave a big smile as he said 'Where are you at Da Silva..!?!'.
Leonardo Da Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to retire with my manager far away from y'all!'.

Event: CEC 608
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Fu Tu misses with a double jab.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fu Tu but Fu Tu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Fu Tu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fu Tu connects with a right hand. Da Silva shakes it off.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fu Tu misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Da Silva lands.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fu Tu swivels and escapes.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Fu Tu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing. #T1#
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fu Tu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Fu Tu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Da Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fu Tu wants to get back to full guard.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fu Tu's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fu Tu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fu Tu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fu Tu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fu Tu keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up.
Fu Tu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fu Tu trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu passes Da Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fu Tu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Da Silva has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fu Tu throws some wild stikes that Da Silva manages to avoid easily.
Da Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Da Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Fu Tu sits in half guard.
Fu Tu wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
Fu Tu prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Fu Tu is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Fu Tu is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Fu Tu trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Fu Tu keeps him under control.
Fu Tu working the head and body with strikes.
Da Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Fu Tu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fu Tu is pushing down on Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Fu Tu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Silva trying to hold on to Fu Tu's head to control him but Fu Tu postures up.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Fu Tu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva moves into full guard.
Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fu Tu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fu Tu advances position into side control!
Da Silva tries to buck Fu Tu off but Fu Tu is having none of it.
Fu Tu tries to advance to mount but Da Silva instead regains half guard.
Fu Tu is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fu Tu is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Fu Tu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fu Tu tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Fu Tu keeps him under control.
Fu Tu passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fu Tu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fu Tu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fu Tu dips to his left and cracks Da Silva with an uppercut!
Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu Tu walks into a jab.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Fu Tu ducks down to avoid it.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu tries to move into range but Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab from Da Silva.
A lazy body kick from Da Silva
letting Fu Tu counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fu Tu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fu Tu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Fu Tu throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva connects with the punch.#T1#
Fu Tu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Da Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Fu Tu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fu Tu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fu Tu takes one on the button.
Fu Tu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fu Tu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Fu Tu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fu Tu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fu Tu wants it to stay on the feet.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to land a front kick but Fu Tu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Da Silva lands.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Fu Tu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fu Tu misses with a wild combination.
Fu Tu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fu Tu wants it to stay on the feet.
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fu Tu tries to score with a low kick but Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Fu Tu feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Da Silva digs a good body shot into Fu Tu's ribs.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Da Silva scores with a body shot.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fu Tu is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Fu Tu circles away and we're back to standing.
Fu Tu lands with a nice body punch.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Fu Tu moved out of range.
Fu Tu throws a shot to the body.
Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva with a jab.
Fu Tu connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Fu Tu's head but Fu Tu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fu Tu in his tracks.
Donk. Da Silva catches Fu Tu right on the button with a cross.
Fu Tu throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fu Tu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Da Silva - that will leave a mark!
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu Tu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu shows good takedown defense.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Fu Tu connects with a leg kick. Da Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Fu Tu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu Tu.
A right-left combo lands from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fu Tu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fu Tu doesn't seem phased though.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Fu Tu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu scores with a nice strike.
Fu Tu throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Donk. Da Silva catches Fu Tu right on the button with a cross.
Da Silva connects with a body shot.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Da Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Fu Tu slips under a jab.
Da Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Da Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Fu Tu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Fu Tu misses with a two punch combination.
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva. #T2#
Da Silva checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
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!
Da Silva misses the body punch
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Fu Tu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Fu Tu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Da Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Da Silva pushes Fu Tu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Fu Tu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Da Silva fails to land the takedown.
Fu Tu is looking to score with low kicks.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fu Tu's hands.#T3#
Fu Tu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Da Silva checks it.
Fu Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Silva lands a jab to Fu Tu's midsection.
Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Silva.
Fu Tu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fu Tu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Fu Tu tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Fu Tu throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Fu Tu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu cracks Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Da Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fu Tu trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Da Silva is pushing down on Fu Tu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fu Tu is fighting to maintain full guard but Da Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Da 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.
Fu Tu works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Fu Tu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Fu Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fu Tu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fu Tu feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Fu Tu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fu Tu misses the target.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fu Tu moves forwards but Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Fu Tu takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Fu Tu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Fu Tu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Fu Tu connects with a single shot there.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Fu Tu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fu Tu!
Fu Tu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Fu Tu is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
Da Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Fu Tu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Fu Tu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Fu Tu manages to get to full guard.
Fu Tu looking to control.
Da Silva won't allow Fu Tu to get back to his feet.
Fu Tu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva preventing the sweep. #T2#
Fu Tu is working hard here to advance position.
Fu Tu wants to improve his position but instead Da Silva has moved into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fu Tu is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fu Tu tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fu Tu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Fu Tu won't allow it.
Fu Tu is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fu Tu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
Fu Tu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Da Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Fu Tu wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fu Tu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fu Tu gets full guard.#T4#
Da Silva trying to control but Fu Tu is working from the bottom.
Fu Tu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Fu Tu controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu is trying to keep Da Silva in close.
Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fu Tu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fu Tu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fu Tu keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Fu Tu controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Fu Tu is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fu Tu sprawls well. Fu Tu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Da Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fu Tu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leonardo Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fu Tu trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Fu Tu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fu Tu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Da Silva trying to control but Fu Tu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fu Tu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fu Tu looking to control. #T1#
Da Silva won't allow Fu Tu to sweep him here.
Da Silva trying to control but Fu Tu is working from the bottom.
Fu Tu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fu Tu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fu Tu wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fu Tu blocks a jab.
Fu Tu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Silva checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick by Da Silva misses
and Fu Tu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fu Tu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fu Tu lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Fu Tu ducks right into an uppercut from Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick which misses Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Silva tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fu Tu as he avoids it easily.
Donk. Fu Tu catches Da Silva right on the button with a cross.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fu Tu connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fu Tu counters with a nice uppercut.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Da Silva.#T3#
Fu Tu scores with a nice strike.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fu Tu as he avoids it easily.
Fu Tu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu Tu scores with a head kick. Da Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good exchange - Fu Tu coming out on top.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fu Tu throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fu Tu sprawls well. Fu Tu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Da Silva scores with a hook.
Da Silva sizes up Fu Tu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu connects with a body shot.
Da Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Fu Tu throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Fu Tu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.
Da Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Fu Tu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu Tu appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Da Silva.
I think Fu Tu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shi Fu Tu!
Shi Fu Tu is the new featherweight champion!
Shi Fu Tu made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.
The defeated Leonardo Da Silva had this to say: 'After this loss I might move back to 135lbs division. Thank to all the fans that supported me this night!'.

Event: CEC 604
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Vogler.
The fighters circling - Vogler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vogler under the eye.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Vogler moved away.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Vogler pushes him off.
Vogler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vogler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Vogler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vogler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vogler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vogler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler with a jab.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogler lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vogler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Vogler.
Vogler throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.#T1#
Vogler misses the jab.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.
Vogler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogler throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Vogler moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Da Silva clinches up with Vogler and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Vogler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vogler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Vogler scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vogler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Vogler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Vogler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vogler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogler ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the liver by Vogler. Beautiful body shot.
Vogler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Vogler circles away.
Vogler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vogler lands a nice hook to Da Silva's body. Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Vogler avoids the punch easily.
Vogler cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Vogler loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Vogler moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Vogler misses.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vogler sprawls and moves away.
Da Silva punishes Vogler's body with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vogler.
Vogler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Da Silva tries to clinch up but Vogler circles away and keeps his distance.
Vogler slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Vogler moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva digs a good body shot into Vogler's ribs.
Vogler misses with a body shot.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Vogler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vogler avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Vogler.
Vogler lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Vogler.
Vogler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Vogler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.
Vogler slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva moves out of range as Vogler strikes.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Vogler's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4##CL#
Da Silva rushes Vogler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vogler taking a breather.
Vogler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vogler backwards.
Vogler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head. #BC2#
Vogler breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Da Silva walks into a jab.
Vogler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vogler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.
Vogler misses with a looping right.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range. #CL#
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Vogler misses with a punch to the body.
Vogler working aggressively here.
Vogler is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns Vogler into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vogler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Vogler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogler prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Vogler avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
Vogler tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
A short right from Da Silva on the inside.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Vogler.
Da Silva looking for a takedown.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Vogler is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vogler.
Vogler scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Vogler throws a head punch that misses.
Vogler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonardo Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Vogler is looking to control Da Silva's arms but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vogler has his back to the cage.
Da Silva cracks Vogler with a nice body shot.
Da Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vogler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands a left hand.
Vogler has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Vogler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Vogler.
Vogler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vogler backwards.
Vogler lands a shoulder strike.
Vogler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Vogler manages to get underhooks.
Vogler working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of Vogler's head.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Da Silva. #TD#
Da Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vogler regains guard.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Vogler keeps moving.
Da Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva wants to control but Vogler is keeping him busy. #T4#
Vogler tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Vogler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vogler is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vogler defending well though. #SUB2#
Vogler actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva winds up and cracks Vogler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vogler is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Da Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Vogler dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Vogler is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva.
Vogler is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vogler misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Vogler staying out of range there.
Da Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVogler.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vogler moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vogler misses with a low kick.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vogler throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Vogler pushes him off.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler misses with a body kick.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Vogler moves out of range. #T1#
Vogler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Silva.
Vogler works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Vogler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vogler avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vogler. Beautiful body shot.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Vogler counters with a nice uppercut.
Vogler is looking to chop away at Da Silva's legs.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vogler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Vogler's head but Vogler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vogler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogler.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Da Silva lands.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Vogler's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vogler. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Vogler misses its intended target.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Vogler lands the left hand.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Vogler sees coming a mile off.
Vogler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vogler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Vogler's head.
Vogler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vogler.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Vogler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vogler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Vogler keeps moving.
Vogler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vogler working a defensive guard but Da Silva manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vogler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leonardo Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Da Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vogler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vogler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Silva's guard. #REVB#
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!
Vogler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Da Silva has his foot on Vogler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vogler works his way back into a safe position though.
Vogler stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.#SUB#
Da Silva has his foot on Vogler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vogler works his way back into a safe position though.
Vogler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva has his hands on Vogler's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 600
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legions misses with a hook.
Legions looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Silva cracks Legions with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Legions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Legions feints a counter leg kick.
Legions walks into a jab.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Da Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Da Silva moves out of range as Legions throws a body kick.
Da Silva checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Legions.#T1#
Legions lands with a kick to the temple. Da Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Legions tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Silva cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Legions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legions.
Legions tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Legions as he connects with a hook.
Legions lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Legions cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Legions tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legions misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Legions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Da Silva checks it.
A big left from Legions misses.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions. #T2#
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Da Silva checks it.
Legions takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva tries to move into range but Legions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Jab by Da Silva.
Legions lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into range.
Legions lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legions takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Legions tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Legions is looking to break free of the clinch but Da Silva has double underhooks.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Legions's efforts to push away.#T3#
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Legions.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions lands with a light punch inside.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legions tries to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Da Silva lands a shot to the body.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions blocking some punches.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with a body punch. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Legions blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legions tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Legions back against the cage.
Legions tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
A right hook to the body lands for Da Silva.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legions blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Legions blocks a jab.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Good leg kick by Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Silva's sensitive parts.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Legions.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva cracks Legions with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva lands with a good body shot.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Legions counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da Silva.
Legions appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Legions digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Felix Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
Legions shoots and misses
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions throws a head kick that Da Silva semi-blocks.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Legions acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Legions throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Legions slips under a jab from Da Silva.
A countering left hand to the body from Legions misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legions throws out a powerful jab.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Legions defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Legions missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Legions should have avoided that one.
Legions throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Legions shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Da Silva is trying to defend but Legions finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Legions is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Da Silva wants to control but Legions is keeping busy. #T2#
Legions lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Legions slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.
Legions passes into side control, despite Da Silva's attempt to control the position.
Da Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Da Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Legions prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Legions working over Da Silva with some ground and pound. Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Da Silva is looking to control Legions's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Legions looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva taking some punishment here, with Legions in his half guard.
Legions is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Legions wants to take a breather but Da Silva is having none of it.
Legions seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!#T4#
Da Silva tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.
Oh Da Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legions is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Legions slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.
Legions looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Legions lands a big elbow - Da Silva is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Legions!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions!
A very excited looking Felix Legions rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEC 597
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Doubdtfire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Doubdtfire misses.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire wants to slow Da Silva down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Doubdtfire looking to score a takedown here. Da Silva is defending well but Doubdtfire drives through and ends up in Da Silva's guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Doubdtfire pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doubdtfire controls the pace.#T1#
Doubdtfire looking to pass the guard.
Doubdtfire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab from Doubdtfire finds it's way through Da Silva's defenses.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Doubdtfire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.
Da Silva connects with a body shot.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doubdtfire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doubdtfire jabs at Da Silva's body.
Doubdtfire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Doubdtfire avoids the punch easily.
Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.
Da Silva moves out of range as Doubdtfire strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire slips a straight right by Da Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Da Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doubdtfire looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
Doubdtfire is looking to score with low kicks.
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Doubdtfire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Doubdtfire's front leg but catches the back leg as Doubdtfire tries to avoid it.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doubdtfire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Da Silva takes one on the button.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
A left lands for Doubdtfire.
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!
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Doubdtfire blocks the low kick.#T4#
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Doubdtfire moved away.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Doubdtfire counters with an inside leg kick.
Da Silva tries a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doubdtfire connects with a right hand. Da Silva shakes it off.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva throws a hook but Doubdtfire avoids it easily.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Doubdtfire saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Doubdtfire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Doubdtfire misses with a straight right.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Da Silva takes one on the button.
Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Doubdtfire avoids it.
Doubdtfire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Doubdtfire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva in his tracks.
Doubdtfire delivers a nice body kick.
Da Silva thuds a left hand into Doubdtfire's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that round.
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#
Da Silva with a nice cross.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doubdtfire finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
Doubdtfire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva.
Doubdtfire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doubdtfire was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Da Silva with a nice cross.
Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Doubdtfire's leg but Doubdtfire calmly moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Doubdtfire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
A low kick from Doubdtfire misses
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doubdtfire throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doubdtfire.#T1#
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doubdtfire digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch.
Da Silva tests Doubdtfire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doubdtfire tries to score with a low kick but Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Doubdtfire throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Doubdtfire throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut
and Doubdtfire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Doubdtfire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva jabs Doubdtfire right on the nose. Doubdtfire blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doubdtfire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Doubdtfire is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Doubdtfire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doubdtfire cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. Da Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doubdtfire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doubdtfire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Doubdtfire scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one.
Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Da Silva moves out of range as Doubdtfire strikes.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Doubdtfire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doubdtfire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doubdtfire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doubdtfire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Doubdtfire avoids the punch easily.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Doubdtfire slips a jab from Da Silva.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Doubdtfire checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire scores with the left hand. Da Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Doubdtfire misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Doubdtfire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire is looking to clinch but Da Silva is avoiding it.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Doubdtfire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Doubdtfire lunges at Da Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Silva's hand.
Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Doubdtfire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Doubdtfire's calf.
Doubdtfire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Da Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doubdtfire was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
Da Silva throws a jab when Doubdtfire was well out of range.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doubdtfire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doubdtfire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doubdtfire is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target.
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Doubdtfire's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Doubdtfire throws a shot to the body.
Da Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doubdtfire.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva on the side of the head.
Doubdtfire looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming. #T1#
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Doubdtfire jumps back.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Doubdtfire steps away.
Doubdtfire walks into a stiff left hand from Da Silva.
Doubdtfire throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Doubdtfire only half commits.
Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but Doubdtfire saw it coming and moves away.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Doubdtfire saw that one coming.
Doubdtfire with a hook.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Da Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doubdtfire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Da Silva blocks the low kick.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Doubdtfire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doubdtfire is looking to land body kicks.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice body kick.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch.
Doubdtfire throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Doubdtfire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doubdtfire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doubdtfire is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doubdtfire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doubdtfire scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doubdtfire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Doubdtfire is looking to counter punch.
Doubdtfire misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Da Silva cracks Doubdtfire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Doubdtfire misses.
Doubdtfire lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Silva, as that shot connected.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doubdtfire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice right hand.
Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Da Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Doubdtfire moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doubdtfire throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doubdtfire lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
Doubdtfire throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Doubdtfire has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva. #BC#
Doubdtfire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Doubdtfire rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doubdtfire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Euphegen Doubdtfire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
A big left from Doubdtfire misses.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Doubdtfire dips to his left and cracks Da Silva with an uppercut!
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Da Silva moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doubdtfire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doubdtfire with a nice cross.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Doubdtfire moved away.
Doubdtfire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doubdtfire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Doubdtfire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Doubdtfire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Da Silva's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Doubdtfire.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire moved away.
Doubdtfire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Doubdtfire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice body kick.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doubdtfire throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Doubdtfire only half commits.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Doubdtfire misses.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva drops his hands momentarily and Doubdtfire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Doubdtfire.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire moved away.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire. #T2#
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Da Silva moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubdtfire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Da Silva throws a hook but Doubdtfire avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire is looking to counter with a body kick.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Da Silva. Doubdtfire shrugs it off though.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.#CL#
Doubdtfire instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doubdtfire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Doubdtfire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doubdtfire's hands.
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Doubdtfire avoids it with no problem.
Doubdtfire scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one. #T3#
Doubdtfire throws out a powerful jab.
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Doubdtfire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Da Silva just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Doubdtfire throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doubdtfire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Silva pinned against the cage. Da Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doubdtfire misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doubdtfire looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doubdtfire throws out the jab.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Doubdtfire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doubdtfire lands an uppercut.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Doubdtfire lands with a light punch inside.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doubdtfire's elbow.
Doubdtfire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doubdtfire pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire had his way with Leonardo Da Silva in that round.
That's time! Doubdtfire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Da Silva clinches up against the cage.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doubdtfire throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Doubdtfire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva tries to work over Doubdtfire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Da Silva on the inside.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Da Silva on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Doubdtfire throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Doubdtfire.
Da Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doubdtfires head. #T1#
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doubdtfire.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
Da Silva lands a body punch.
Doubdtfire tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Doubdtfire avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
Doubdtfire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doubdtfire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Doubdtfire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
Doubdtfire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Doubdtfire blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Doubdtfire back against the cage.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doubdtfire.
A short uppercut from Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva prevents a body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
Da Silva lands a right hand.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doubdtfire.
Still in the clinch, Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Still in the clinch, Doubdtfire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Doubdtfire controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doubdtfire 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Euphegen Doubdtfire retains his featherweight title!

Event: CEC 594
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Laine lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Laine darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Laine misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Laine tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow.
Laine lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Da Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land. #TD2#
Laine works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine chips away with some ground and pound.
Laine postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva is trying to keep Laine in close. #T1#
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine advances position into side control!
Laine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laine working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Laine.#SUB2#
Laine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Laine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Da Silva tries to buck Laine off but Laine is having none of it.#SUB2#
Laine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Da Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Laine are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Laine trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Laine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Laine prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Laine prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Laine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine thows a huge punch but Da Silva dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Laine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laine. #SUB2#
Laine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pako Laine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big right from Laine misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Laine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Laine as the two fighters clinch.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva avoiding damage as Laine throws knees to the body.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Da Silva.
Laine wants a takedown.
Da Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pako Laine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Silva.
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laine tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Laine blocking some punches.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Da Silva.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Laine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine lands a shot to the body.
Da Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Laine gets control of Da Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Laine keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Pako Laine has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Laine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Da Silva passes Laine's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Laine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva wants to pass to mount but Laine is defending the position.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laine is trying to control but Da Silva manages to pass to mount!
Da Silva wants to take Laine's back here but Laine is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
Laine is working to get back to half guard.
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Laine is squirming around nicely.
Laine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Laine is defending well.
Laine trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine misses with a few strikes there.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Laine circles away.
Laine cracks Da Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Laine circles away. #CL#
Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Laine in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva lands a left hand. #T1#
Laine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Da Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laine tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Laine tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
A short right from Da Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva. #T2#
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Laine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of Laine's head.
Da Silva pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Laine lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Laine defends it easily.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Laine is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Laine defends it.
Laine trying to control but Da Silva postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laine is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
Laine trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up. #SUB#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Laine wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Laine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Laine trying to control from the bottom.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Da Silva.
I think Da Silva 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da 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.

Event: CEC 587
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Grande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande lands an overhand right.
Grande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Da Silva.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grande can pounce on him.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grande was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Grande throws a leg kick but Da Silva moved away.
Grande looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Grande scores with a nice right hand.
Grande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Grande looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Grande throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Grande tries to move into range but Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grande throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
A slow jab from Grande misses its intended target.
Grande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
That kick from Grande tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Grande with an uppercut!
Grande needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Da Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Grande explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Grande connects with a body shot.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Silva stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Grande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Grande blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Grande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Grande moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to slow Grande down by chopping away at his legs.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Grande's corner calls for a 1-2. Grande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grande connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva jabs at Grande's body.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grande is able to avoid easily.
Grande cracks Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grande tries to clinch up.
Grande sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grande misses with a leg kick
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Grande checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Silva thumps Grande with a low kick.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Grande circles away.
Grande slips under a jab from Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Da Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Grande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grande moves out of range of the strikes.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Grande checks it.
Grande walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Da Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grande, pushing him back against the cage.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Da Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grande misses the jab.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Grande misses.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Grande scores with the left hand. Da Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. #CL#
Grande fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva is working Grande over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva pushes Grande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Grande.
Da Silva lands with a left to the head.
Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Da Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Da Silva can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Grande scores with a hook to the body.
Grande blocking some punches.
Grande pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Da Silva lands a right hand.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grande tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Grande prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Grande lands a left hand.
Grande lands a left hand.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage. #TD2#
Da Silva successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Grande stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Grande sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Grande lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande walks forward, straight into a front kick from Da Silva.
Grande throws a shot to the body.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Grande acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Silva checks it well.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grande is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.#CL2#
Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Grande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva tries to work over Grande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grande moves away.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Grande throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Grande throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Grande gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
Grande pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Da Silva gets through Grande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Da Silva lands a right hand.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Grande tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
Grande lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Grande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
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!
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Da Silva.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grande's elbow.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva.
Grande gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grande.
Grande tries to work over Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grande tries a body shot but Da Silva blocks it.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Da Silva misses with a body punch.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Grande.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Grande misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
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!
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Da Silva lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Grande is rocked!
Da Silva dips a shoulder and cracks Grande with a mighty uppercut! Grande falls back against the cage and Da Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Grande is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Da Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.

Event: CEC 582
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Paavo.
Paavo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Da Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paavo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Paavo.
Paavo checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paavo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paavo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paavo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Paavo moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Paavo saw that one coming.
Paavo checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva cracks a nice hook into Paavo's ribs.
Paavo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paavo was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Paavo misses with a wild body shot.
Paavo throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Paavo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva slips a jab from Paavo.
Paavo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Paavo as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Paavo's defenses.
Paavo tries to land a leg kick but Da Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Paavo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Paavo.#T1#
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Paavo moves out of range of the strikes.
Paavo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Da Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paavo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paavo checks it well.
Paavo staying out of range there.
Paavo connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Paavo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva throws a hook but Paavo blocks it.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paavo tries to score with a low kick but Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Paavo misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Paavo misses its intended target.
Da Silva throws a front kick that sends Paavo stumbling back into the cage.
Paavo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Paavo with an uppercut!
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Paavo missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Paavo.
Da Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paavo connects with a body shot that sends Da Silva's belly button to the back.
Paavo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Paavo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paavo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paavo just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Paavo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Silva on the side of the head.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Silva throws a hook but Paavo blocks it.
Paavo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paavo's sensitive parts.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Da Silva delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Paavo's leg. Paavo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Paavo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Paavo lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paavo.
Paavo throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Paavo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Silva's calf.
Paavo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paavo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Paavo misses.
Paavo avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Paavo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Paavo.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Da Silva checks it. #T4#
Paavo tries to score with a low kick but Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Paavo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Da Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Silva throws a hook but Paavo blocks it.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paavo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paavo throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Paavo.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Paavo's head but Paavo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paavo takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Paavo shakes it off.
Paavo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Paavo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paavo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Da Silva tries a low kick but Paavo avoids it.
Paavo lands with a good body shot.
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Paavo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Leonardo Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paavo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paavo looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Paavo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paavo.
Paavo misses with a body shot.
Paavo lands with a good body shot.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Da Silva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.
Da Silva tries to move into range but Paavo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Paavo.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Paavo sees coming a mile off.
Paavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paavo throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Paavo.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paavo checks it well.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paavo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Paavo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paavo doesn't seem phased though.
Paavo throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paavo.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Paavo moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paavo.
Paavo throws a low kick, looking for Da Silva's leg but Da Silva calmly moves out of range.
Paavo misses with a low kick.
Paavo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Paavo is out of range.
Paavo misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Paavo wants to slow Da Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Paavo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Paavo's leg. Paavo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva sizes up Paavo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva. #T2#
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Paavo.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Paavo avoided it.
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Paavo looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paavo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paavo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paavo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paavo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paavo misses with a low kick.
Paavo connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paavo is able to avoid easily.
Paavo wants to land a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
That kick from Paavo tenderised Da Silva's leg. Da Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Paavo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Paavo misses with a hook.
Paavo tries to score with a low kick but Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Paavo throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Paavo blocks a leg kick.
Paavo throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily. #T3#
Paavo throws a leg kick but Da Silva checks it.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paavo.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Paavo's front leg.
Paavo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paavo takes one to the chin there.
Paavo throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Paavo.
Da Silva lands with a cross.
Da Silva cracks Paavo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Paavo.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Paavo avoided it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Paavo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Da Silva has got the better of the exchanges.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paavo slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Paavo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Paavo is predictable there
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paavo.#T4#
Paavo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Paavo.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
Paavo looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Paavo cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Paavo.
Paavo slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Paavo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paavo misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paavo manages to avoid it.
Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paavo sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Paavo.
As Paavo backs away, Da Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Paavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Paavo drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Paavo tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Paavo misses.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paavo throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paavo feints a counter leg kick.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Paavo throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick.
Paavo throws a body shot but no joy.
Paavo misses the jab.
Paavo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Paavo swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Paavo throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paavo connects with a body shot.
Da Silva throws a jab when Paavo was well out of range.
Paavo misses the shot to the body.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.#T1#
Paavo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Da Silva throws a shot to the body.
Da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paavo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paavo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Paavo tries to land a leg kick but Da Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Da Silva as he connects with a hook.
Paavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Paavo.
Paavo throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva backing away here, and Paavo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Paavo misses with a looping left.
Paavo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Paavo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paavo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paavo.
Paavo tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
Eliitti Paavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paavo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paavo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Paavo throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Paavo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paavo's head backwards.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Paavo's front leg.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Paavo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paavo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Silva checks it well.
A left lands for Paavo.
Paavo throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Paavo only half commits.
Paavo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva throws a jab when Paavo was well out of range.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Paavo motions for Da Silva to come forward. Paavo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Paavo manages to avoid it.
Da Silva lands with an overhand left.
Da Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paavo if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Paavo misses.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paavo.
Paavo misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paavo takes a step back to recover.
Da Silva lands a head kick. Paavo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paavo throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Paavo throws a front kick aimed at Da Silva's knee but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Paavo.
Da Silva lands a jab.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paavo can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Paavo tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paavo throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paavo misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Paavo.
Paavo throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Paavo only half commits. #T4#
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Da Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paavo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paavo's hands.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paavo takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Paavo's leg. Paavo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Paavo.
Da Silva scores with the left hand. Paavo knows he should have avoided that one.
Paavo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Da Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva jabs Paavo right on the nose. Paavo blinks but takes it well.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paavo.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Paavo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Paavo looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Gladiators 79
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Nobody throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Nobody closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Nobody pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nobody misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva cracks Nobody with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva cracks Nobody with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Nobody jumps back.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Nobody thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Nobody just misses with a punch to the body.
Nobody throws a lazy body kick
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Silva. That snapped Nobody's head back.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nobody.
Da Silva lands a jab.#T1#
Nobody moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nobody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nobody dives in for a single leg takedown but Da Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nobody loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nobody.
A swing and a miss from Nobody.
Nobody walks forward, straight into a front kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nobody misses with a straight right.
Da Silva punishes Nobody's body with a nice straight punch.
Nobody avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Nobody's belly button to the back.
Nobody misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nobody misses with a head kick.
Nobody lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Nobody gets tackled into the cage by Da Silva. Da Silva maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva.
Nobody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nobody's elbow.
Nobody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Silva gets through Nobody's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Nobody.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Nobody.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Nobody uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Nobody lands a takedown into guard.
Nobody throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Silva trying to control the position. #T3#
Nobody postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nobody working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nobody postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nobody seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nobody scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nobody passes Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Nobody is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobody is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Da Silva trying to control but Nobody postures up.
Da Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nobody prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nobody.
Nobody working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nobody lands strikes from half guard.
Da Silva is pressing down on Nobody's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Nobody fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Nobody loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nobody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Nobody keeps it at a distance.
Nobody has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nobody.
Da Silva works Nobody's body with a nice hook.
Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nobody at a distance. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nobody. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Da Silva takes a swing at Nobody's ribcage but misses.
Leonardo Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Nobody looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nobody on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nobody throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nobody off to one side.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Nobody.
Nobody takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nobody connects with the punch.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Nobody attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Da Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Nobody should have avoided that one.
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!
Nobody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Nobody ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nobody scores with a nice right hand.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Nobody tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nobody.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nobody misses with a looping right.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Da Silva!
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Nobody was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nobody counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Nobody tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nobody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nobody can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Nobody sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nobody connects with a body shot that sends Da Silva's belly button to the back.
Nobody tried to score with a low kick but Da Silva checks it.
Nobody misses with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Nobody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nobody tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Nobody digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Nobody checks a leg kick nicely.
Nobody changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nobody tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Good leg kick by Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Nobody chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Leonardo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Da Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Silva.
Da Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Nobody throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nobody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to land a front kick but Nobody steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nobody slips under a jab.
Da Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Nobody closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Nobody must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nobody wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva controls Nobody momentarily but Nobody frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nobody shoots for a takedown but Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Nobody misses with a hook to the body
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nobody jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Nobody misses.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Nobody.
Da Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Da Silva.
Nobody lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is looking to slow Nobody down with leg kicks.
Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Nobody manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva wants to clinch.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Da Silva.
Nobody avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but Nobody saw it coming and moves away.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Nobody.
Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Nobody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nobody connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Nobody avoids it.
Nobody has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Da Silva.#T2#
Nobody throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nobody has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nobody there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nobody's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nobody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nobody throws out the jab.
Nobody digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Nobody sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Nobody throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva slips a jab from Nobody.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Nobody avoids the punch easily.
Nobody throws a low kick but Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Silva defending well as Nobody loads up on a big left hand.
Nobody shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Da Silva jabs at Nobody's body.
Nobody just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Nobody fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Nobody's front leg.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Nobody's front leg.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nobody. That did some damage!
Nobody has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nobody on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Silva lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Nobody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Nobody sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Nobody off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nobody moves out of range as Da Silva throws a body kick.
Nobody keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Nice jab there from Da Silva.
Good standup being displayed there by Da Silva as he connects with a hook.
Nobody is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nobody takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Nobody is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nobody throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range. #CL#
Da Silva darts in and clinches Nobody up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Da Silva lands with a straight right. Nobody didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Nobody misses the target.
Da Silva throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Nobody counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nobody working the head and body with strikes.
Nigel Nobody has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nobody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working.
Da Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nobody scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nobody is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Nobody is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nobody. #T1#
Nobody is nestled in close to Da Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nobody is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nobody tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nobody connects with a nice short shot to Da Silva's temple.
Nobody not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nobody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Da Silva has his foot on Nobody's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nobody works his way back into a safe position though.
Nobody trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nobody postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow. #T2#
Nobody trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Nobody is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nobody is aware though and is defending well.
Nobody throws a big elbow that misses.
Nobody working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nobody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Nobody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nobody trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Nobody 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nobody misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Da Silva.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Nobody. Nobody gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Nobody's front leg but catches the back leg as Nobody tries to avoid it. #T4#
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Nobody tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Nobody.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nobody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.
Nobody misses with a wild body shot.
Nobody misses with a body punch
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva had his way with Nigel Nobody in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Nobody circles away.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nobody in his tracks.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Nobody is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nobody finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nobody misses with a straight right.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nobody just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nobody.
Nobody takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Nobody.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Nobody walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nobody checks a leg kick.
Nobody with the counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Nobody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Nobody's side.
Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Silva.
Nobody's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nobody scrambles back to his feet.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Nobody tries to counter it with a takedown but Da Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nobody misses with a body shot.
Nobody gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Silva. That's going to slow Nobody down.
Nigel Nobody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva digs a right hand underneath Nobody's ribcage. Nobody let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Nobody prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Nobody takes a shot to the head.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Nobody.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nobody wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Nobody misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nobody is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Da Silva tries to work over Nobody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Da Silva pushes Nobody back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nobody is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Da Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Nobody's takedown attempt.
Nobody can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Nobody misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
Da Silva lands a right hand. #TD2#
Da Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nobody is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Da Silva to the mat. Da Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nobody trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva looking to control.
Nobody postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nobody accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nobody lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Da Silva is pulling down on Nobody's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Da Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobody postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Da Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his bantamweight title!
Leonardo Da Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nigel Nobody spoke after the fight, saying 'I am Nobody!'.

Event: Gladiators 74 Snot v Murphy
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Letaivu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Letaivu counters with a nice uppercut.
Letaivu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Letaivu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Letaivu ducked under it nicely.
As Da Silva backs off Letaivu throws a huge counter combo but Da Silva manages to avoid it all.
Letaivu moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Da Silva misses the body punch
and Letaivu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Letaivu moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Letaivu.
Letaivu ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Letaivu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a hook but Letaivu avoids it easily.#T1#
A combination from Letaivu does no damage.
Letaivu misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
A lazy left from Letaivu finds it's target.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Letaivu finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Letaivu takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Letaivu is able to avoid easily.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Letaivu misses with a looping right.
Letaivu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Letaivu moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Letaivu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Letaivu misses its intended target.
Letaivu moves out of range of the body kick.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Letaivu.
Da Silva lands a jab to Letaivu's midsection.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Letaivu misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Letaivu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Letaivu moved away.
Some wild striking there from Letaivu.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Letaivu sees coming a mile off.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Letaivu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Letaivu loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Letaivu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Letaivu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Letaivu jumps back.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Silva.
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Silva. That's going to slow Letaivu down.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Letaivu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Letaivu misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva thumps Letaivu with a low kick.
Da Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Letaivu throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick.
Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Letaivu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Letaivu's half guard.
Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Letaivu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Letaivu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
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#
Da Silva thumps Letaivu with a low kick.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
A nice side step and Letaivu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Letaivu throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Letaivu moved out of range.
Letaivu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Letaivu can do to turn this around?
Letaivu misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Letaivu avoids it.
Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Letaivu.
Letaivu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Letaivu misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Letaivu is out of range. #T1#
Letaivu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Letaivu throws a big shot that misses.
Letaivu looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Letaivu throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Letaivu blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Letaivu needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Letaivu misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leonardo Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Letaivu throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Letaivu throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Letaivu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab. #T2#
Da Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Da Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Letaivu throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Letaivu looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Letaivu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Letaivu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Letaivu just manages to avoid it.
Letaivu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Da Silva back to the cage. Letaivu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Letaivu takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Letaivu misses with a hook.
Da Silva throws a jab when Letaivu was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Letaivu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
Letaivu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Letaivu. That did some damage!#T3#
Letaivu blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to land a body kick
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
Letaivu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Letaivu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Letaivu.
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Letaivu moves out of range easily.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Letaivu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva blocks a jab.#T4#
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Letaivu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Letaivu misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva jabs at Letaivu's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letaivu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Letaivu walks into a stiff left hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Letaivu moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Letaivu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Letaivu.
Da Silva misses with a body punch
enabling Letaivu to counter with a crisp jab.
Letaivu staying out of range there.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Letaivu's leg. Letaivu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Letaivu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Letaivu blocks a leg kick.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Letaivu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Da Silva.
Letaivu lands the left hand.
Letaivu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Letaivu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Letaivu.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu.
Letaivu loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Letaivu.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Letaivu staying out of range there.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Letaivu.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Letaivu on the side of the head.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Letaivu is just out of range.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Letaivu misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Letaivu is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letaivu cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Da Silva moves forwards but Letaivu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Letaivu throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Da Silva there.
Letaivu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Da Silva eats them both and turns towards Letaivu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Letaivu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.#T3#
Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Letaivu throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick
and Letaivu counters with a left and a right that stings Da Silva.
Letaivu misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Letaivu slips the punch.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva cracks the inside of Letaivu's front leg.
Letaivu lands a jab to the head.
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Letaivu throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Letaivu shrugs it off.
Letaivu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Letaivu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Letaivu moves out of range easily. #T4#
Da Silva punishes Letaivu's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Letaivu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Letaivu.
Letaivu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Da Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Letaivu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Da Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Letaivu pulls Da Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Da Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Da Silva slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Letaivu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Letaivu ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Letaivu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Letaivu is out of range.
Letaivu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Da Silva.
Letaivu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Letaivu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Da Silva cracks Letaivu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Letaivu under the eye.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Letaivu. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Letaivu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Letaivu avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu checks a leg kick.
Letaivu looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Letaivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Letaivu - just one landing.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Letaivu ducks right into an uppercut from Da Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Letaivu misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Letaivu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Letaivu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Letaivu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Letaivu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Letaivu throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Letaivu avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Letaivu's shoulder, as Letaivu tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Letaivu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva with a nice cross.
Letaivu lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Letaivu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Letaivu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Da Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Letaivu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick from Da Silva lands but Letaivu takes it in his stride.
Letaivu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Letaivu's leg. Letaivu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Letaivu.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Letaivu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Letaivu down.
Letaivu misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Letaivu misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Letaivu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Silva tries a low kick but Letaivu avoids it.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Letaivu moves out of range easily.
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
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!
Letaivu misses with a hook
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Letaivu clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Letaivu moves out of range as Da Silva throws a body kick.
Letaivu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Letaivu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Letaivu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva had his way with Pascal Letaivu in that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Da Silva scores with a head kick.
Letaivu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Letaivu counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Letaivu's head but Letaivu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Letaivu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Letaivu moves out of range easily.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Letaivu.
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Letaivu saw that one coming. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Letaivu checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Letaivu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Letaivu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Letaivu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Letaivu's shoulder, as Letaivu tries to avoid the shot.
Letaivu moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva moves out of range as Letaivu strikes.
Letaivu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Letaivu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Letaivu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Letaivu scores with a jab to the head.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Letaivu's head.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
letting Letaivu counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Letaivu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Letaivu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Letaivu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Letaivu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Letaivu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Letaivu looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Letaivu missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Letaivu throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Letaivu punishes Da Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva wants to slow Letaivu down by chopping away at his legs.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Letaivu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Letaivu.
A slapping body kick lands there for Da Silva.
Letaivu with a jab.#T4#
Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Letaivu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Letaivu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pascal Letaivu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva motions for Letaivu to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Letaivu throws out the jab.
Da Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Letaivu misses with a straight right.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Letaivu! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his bantamweight title!
Leonardo Da Silva spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Gladiators 69 Cedric v Snot
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Power throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Power lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Power swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
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!
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva throws out a leg kick but Power moves out of range and Da Silva only half commits. #T1#
Power throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Power throws a shot to the body.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Power slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Silva at a distance.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Power takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Power.
Da Silva scores with a hook.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power misses with a straight right.
A big right from Power misses.
Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Da Silva takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Power slips under a jab.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Power throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power. #T4#
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!
Power moves away from the strike by Da Silva.
Power lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Da Silva catches Power right on the button with a cross.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Power scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Power bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Power avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva cracks Power with a good jab.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Da Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Power gets a clinch.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power checks the leg kick.
Power tries to clinch up.
Power missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power stuns Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.#BC2#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Leonardo Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva with a poor takedown
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.#T1#
Power misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Power checks the leg kick.
Power works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Power.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Nice uppercut lands for Power. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power misses with a hook.
Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Da Silva thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Da Silva.
Power slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Da Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch. #T2#
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Power checks a leg kick.
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming.
Power misses with a straight right.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Power gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Power misses the jab.
Power cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Power.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Power.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.
Da Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Power misses with a body shot
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Power misses.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Power takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Power moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Power moves into the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Power.
Power moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Power misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva lands with a cross.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Power throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Power.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.#T1#
Power takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva lunges at Power with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Power's hand.
Power misses with a hook.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Power instigates a clinch.
Power gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2##BC2#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Da Silva.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.#BC#
Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power scores with a nice strike.
Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
Da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Power darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Power misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Power.
Power tries to clinch up.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Power misses. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
A left and a right from Power both land. Nice combination.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva moves out of range as Power strikes.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva moves out of range as Power strikes.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Power checks it.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.
Da Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Power misses with the combination.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Power's leg but Power calmly moves out of range.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Da Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Power throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Power is looking to clinch but Da Silva is avoiding it.
Power closes the distance looking to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva sets himself, and Power steps forward looking for the clinch! Da Silva avoids it this time.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Power moves his leg out of the way.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Power avoids it.
A left lands for Power.#T2#
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Power moved away.
A big right from Power misses.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Power avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Power tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Da Silva with a jab.
Da Silva is looking to chop away at Power's legs.
As Da Silva backs off Power throws a huge counter combo but Da Silva manages to avoid it all.#T3#
A low kick from Da Silva misses
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Power.
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
Da Silva lands a front kick.
Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Da Silva was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab lands there for Power.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.#BC2#
Power manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Power misses with a looping left.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Power steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Da Silva.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Power clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Da Silva's takedown attempt.
Thomas Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva had his way with Thomas Power in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Power looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Power is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Da Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Power if he has to take too many more of those.
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Silva on the side of the head.
Power lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Power misses with a hook.
Power scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Da Silva takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Power doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Power keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Power looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Power shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Power misses with a straight right.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Da Silva there.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva slips a jab from Power.
Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Power misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Power scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power checks a low kick from Da Silva.#TD#
Da Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Power is pushing Da Silva's head away, looking to escape. Da Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but Power denies him.
Power looks to move to half guard but instead Da Silva has passed into mount! Damn!#T3##SUB#
Da Silva working for a submission but Power is keeping him at bay.
Power really wants to buck Da Silva off and get back to his feet.
Power tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Power is squirming around nicely.
Power really wants to buck Da Silva off and get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Power is squirming around nicely.
Power wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Da Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Power frees his head quite easily.
Da Silva wants to take Power's back but he can't do it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Silva 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Leonardo Da Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Da Silva as he connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Da Silva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Dutroux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dutroux is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Dutroux counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dutroux with a body shot.
Dutroux misses with a left hand
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dutroux scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dutroux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut
and Dutroux counters with a nice body shot.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Dutroux shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dutroux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Da Silva connects with the punch.
Da Silva motions for Dutroux to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dutroux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Dutroux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva stuns Dutroux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dutroux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Dutroux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Da Silva is looking to slow Dutroux down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Da Silva! Dutroux is out on his feet! Da Silva rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dutroux is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dutroux is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
Leonardo Da 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.

Event: Gladiators 58 Da Silva v Marc
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Dutroux missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Dutroux has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Da Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dutroux throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dutroux throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Dutroux's knee but Dutroux avoids it well.
Dutroux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Dutroux is just out of range.
Dutroux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Dutroux misses with a hook
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Da Silva.
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.
Da Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dutroux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Dutroux moved out of range nicely.
Dutroux checks the leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dutroux misses the target.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dutroux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva thumps Dutroux with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.#ROC#
Dutroux is rocked!
Dutroux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dutroux is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Dutroux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dutroux seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Silva takes a swing at Dutroux's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dutroux manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dutroux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dutroux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva keeps Dutroux at a distance using the push kick.
Dutroux avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva cracks Dutroux with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutroux checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dutroux.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutroux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.#T2#
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Dutroux counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a leg kick but Dutroux checks it
and Dutroux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dutroux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Da Silva connects with a body shot.
Dutroux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Da Silva. That one must have hurt.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Dutroux closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Dutroux circles away.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutroux lands a two punch combo.
Dutroux scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
Da Silva bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dutroux comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Da Silva falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Da Silva was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marc Dutroux!
Marc Dutroux is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Marc Dutroux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Gladiators 51 Silva v Perry 2
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely.
Perry misses with a looping right.
Perry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Perry.
Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Perry manages to avoid it.
Perry stuns Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perry scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perry connects with a single shot there.
Perry takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Perry moved away.
A swing and a miss from Perry.
Perry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
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!
Perry takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Perry has been cut.
Perry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Perry is rocked!
Perry throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Perry is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Crunch! Da Silva slams his shin into Perry's torso.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Da Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Perry misses its intended target.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perry misses with a straight right.
Perry throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle, before Da Silva throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Perry's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Da Silva lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Leonardo Da Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladiartors 48 Silva v Power 2
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Power.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Da Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Power takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Power forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Da Silva cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.#TD#
Da Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Power uses from the top position. #SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Power wants to stand but Da Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Power defends it easily. #SUB#
Da Silva has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Power wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Power decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Power lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
A countering left hand to the body from Power misses.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Power throws out a powerful jab.
Power throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Power takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Power had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with a straight right. #T4#
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Power pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Da Silva pulls Power into guard. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Power defends easily. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Power avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Power has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Silva is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Power stands up and waves to Da Silva to follow him.
Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Power misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Power.
Power takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power wants to counter with a clinch but Da Silva pushes him away.
It looks like Da Silva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Power swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Power was not able to check.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.#T1#
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Power misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Power slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Da Silva cracks the inside of Power's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and moves out of range.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power scores with a body shot. #T3#
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Power looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Power moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Da Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Power misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Da Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Power fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva is controlling him.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving. #SUB#
Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power wants to stand but Da Silva is controlling the position. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Power is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Power manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Power's guard.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
A big right from Power misses.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Da Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power lands with a right hand.
Leonardo Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power tries to clinch there but Da Silva circles away. #TD#
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Power on his heels. He'll look to pass Power's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power is looking to escape.#SUB#
Power is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Power defends it well.
Da Silva prevents Power from standing back up. #ES2#
Power kicks off Da Silva and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land. #T2#
Da Silva tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Power to keep the fight standing.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva working aggressively here. #TD#
Da Silva pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Power is looking to stand up but Da Silva won't let him. #SUB#
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Power tries to stand but Da Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Da Silva has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Da Silva looking to control. #SU2#
Power stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Power cracks a nice hook into Da Silva's ribs.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Nice jab there from Power.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Power scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Power looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Power fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Power scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Power really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
A left and a right from Power both land. Nice combination.
Da Silva scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Power moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Power tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Power tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Power moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Power.
Da Silva slips under a jab from Power.
Power walks into a jab.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Power has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Da Silva.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power lands with a hook. Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Da Silva!
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power connects with a body shot that sends Da Silva's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Power, as that shot connected.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power closes the distance looking to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva pushes Power away with a front kick.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Power's corner calls for a 1-2. Power obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Power catches Da Silva right on the button with a cross.
Power misses with a double jab. #T4##CL2#
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
Power misses with some punches.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power working aggressively here.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Power just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Power throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Power avoids it.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Power. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Power moves into the clinch.#BC#
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Da Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Power is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Power wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Power throws Da Silva to one side and escapes!
Power lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Power tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it. #T1#
Da Silva thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Power misses with a body shot.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power feints a jab promting Da Silva to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Da Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Da Silva swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Power's body. #T2#
Da Silva lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Power.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Silva tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power misses with some punches.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands a left hand.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Da Silva jumps guard and drags Power to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Power stands up and waves to Da Silva to follow him. #T3#
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Power misses.
Power swings away with a body shot that misses
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Power.
Power tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Da Silva misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power moves out of range as Da Silva throws a body kick.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Power.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Da Silva.
I think Da Silva 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Leonardo Da Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladiators 43 Jawbreak v Aoki
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva scores with a head kick. Soze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Soze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Da Silva misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soze throws a head kick that misses.
Soze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Soze counters with a leg kick.
Soze walks into a left hand.
Soze cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Soze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Da Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soze staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Soze misses.
Soze has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Soze sees coming a mile off.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva with a jab.#T1#
Soze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Soze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soze throws a solid leg kick but Da Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soze.
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Soze moves out of range easily.
Soze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Soze replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Da Silva blocks it well.
Soze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range and Soze settles back down.
Da Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Soze throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Soze only half commits.
Soze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Soze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soze down.
Soze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Soze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva misses the jab.#T2#
Soze cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soze manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soze lands with a nice body kick.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soze.
Da Silva misses with a lunging right hand
letting Soze counter with a right hand.
Soze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.#CL#
Da Silva gets a clinch.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Soze blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Soze.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Soze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Soze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soze throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Soze scores with a kick to the body.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soze cracks Da Silva with an open hand slap.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Soze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Soze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Soze thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Soze.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Soze avoids it.
Soze follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Soze looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva tries to work over Soze's front leg with a kick but Soze checks it.
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Soze flicks out a counter leg kick but Da Silva steps away.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Da Silva will feel that in the morning.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Soze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva closes the distance but Soze moves to the side
and Soze counters with a right hand to the body.
Soze throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva works the jab nicely.
Da Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Soze's head.
Soze throws a low kick but Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Soze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soze lands with a good body shot.
Soze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Soze off balance momentarily.
Soze slips under a jab from Da Silva.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Soze pushes him off.
Soze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soze scores with a nice right hand.
Da Silva lands a head kick! #T1#
Da Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soze throws a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Soze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Da Silva.
Soze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soze's sensitive parts.
Soze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Da Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Soze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Soze misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Soze moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soze.
Da Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Soze on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Soze keeps it at a distance.
Soze throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Soze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Da Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Soze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Soze is just out of range.#CL#
Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Da Silva pulls guard.
Soze seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soze defends it easily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva is looking for a triangle here but Soze uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soze's best efforts.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Soze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soze's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soze's back!#T4##SUB#
Soze is trying to defend against the choke here but Da Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Da Silva Tightens the hold and Soze taps out furiously! Da Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Leonardo Da Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Keyser Soze had this to say: 'He's a good fighter; but I shouldn't be losing to him. Need to think about hanging them up '.

Event: Gladiators 38 Jawbreak v Kolov
Date: Jul 20, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power slips under a jab.
Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power throws out a loose jab but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Power throws out a counter right but Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power lands with a good body shot.
Da Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.#T1#
Da Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power scores with a jab to the head.
Power fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Power lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Power.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Da Silva tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Thomas Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Power scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Da Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Da Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Da Silva. #ES2#
Power wriggles free and stands up.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Da Silva cracks Power with a good jab.
Power throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva wants to clinch.#T4#
A low kick from Da Silva is predictable there
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Da Silva moves out of range as Power strikes.
Power lands with a hook. Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Da Silva is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Power throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Power misses.
Power with a nice cross.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Power.
It appears Da Silva was looking to counter with a kick there.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva slips a jab from Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body kick there by Da Silva.
Power throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Power blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Thomas Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Silva.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Da Silva scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Power in the body.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Power misses the jab.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power lands with a nice combination. Da Silva backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Power, as that shot connected. #T2#
Power blocks a jab.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power jabs at Da Silva's body.
Da Silva throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Power misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head. #T3#
Power looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Power.
Power lands a jab-cross combination.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Power looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Power scores with a jab. Da Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Da Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Power connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Silva scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Power.
Da Silva is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Silva can pounce on him.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Da Silva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Power just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Da Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Power avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Da Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power jabs at Da Silva's body.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Silva, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Power with a nice cross.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Power off balance momentarily.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Silva moves out of range as Power strikes.
A left lands for Power.
Power misses with a hook.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.#T2#
Power looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power cracks a nice hook into Da Silva's ribs.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it. #TD#
Da Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Power has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Da Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Da Silva tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva tries to land a front kick but Power steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Power misses.
As Power backs away, Da Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Da Silva catches Power with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Da Silva throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva moves out of range as Power strikes.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Power.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Power moves his leg out of the way.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Power counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
As Power backs away, Da Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Power shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Silva. That snapped Power's head back.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Da Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Power to the mat! Power manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Thomas Power just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Power scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
Da Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power blocks a low kick nicely.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Power misses.
Power cracks a nice hook into Da Silva's ribs.#T2#
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Da Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Power connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Power looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Da Silva throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Da Silva slips a jab from Power.
Da Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Power falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Silva. #T3#
Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
A big left from Power misses. #CL#
Da Silva pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Power lands an uppercut.
Power misses with some punches. #BC2#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva tried to score with a low kick but Power checks it.
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Power throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Power is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Power takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Da Silva clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
Power checks a leg kick.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva's head.
A big right from Power misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva slips under a jab.
Power lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Power.
Power steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Da Silva. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Power scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Power takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Power misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Power.
Power has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Da Silva.
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
Power moves out of range as Da Silva throws a body kick.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Power misses with a body shot.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva throws a front kick that sends Power stumbling back into the cage.
Power lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming.
Power blocks the body kick.
Da Silva is looking to chop away at Power's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power lands a jab.#T3#
Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Power blocks the leg kick.
Da Silva sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Silva defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva scores with a push kick.
Power lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Power lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Thomas Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
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!
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Power slips a jab from Da Silva.
Power checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Power scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Power checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Da Silva.
I think Power has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva retains his bantamweight title!
Leonardo Da 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.

Event: Gladiators 28 Perry v Silva
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Perry.#CL#
Perry clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perry's elbow.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Our sources have told us that Perry has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Perry scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Perry working aggressively here.
Perry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Perry has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Perry is rocked!
Perry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Perry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perry struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva working aggressively here. #TD2#
Da Silva decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Perry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perry has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Da Silva has his hands on Perry's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Perry passes Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Da Silva moves into full guard.
Perry seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Perry pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Da Silva has his feet on Perry's thighs here. He's pushed Perry off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Perry screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Leonardo Da Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladiators 22 Runt vs Rocco
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yu takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Yu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Da Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Yu's head but Yu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Yu is rocked!
Yu walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Yu limp body while Da Silva jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: LFC 28
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
A big left from Garcia misses.
A low kick from Da Silva is predictable there #CL2#
and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Garcia is struggling to control the position.
Da Silva being controlled against the cage.
Da Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva stalling against the cage.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Silva won't allow it. #TD2#
Garcia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Silva can't fight it off and eventually Garcia manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia pushing down on Da Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here. #SUB#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Da Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB#
Da Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garcia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Silva, into his guard. #REVB#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia postures up.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Da Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Da Silva in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Garcia moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.#CL2#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Garcia letting Da Silva take a breather here.
Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick.
Da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Silva.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garcia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Da Silva - the referee stops the clock and Garcia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Da Silva. Garcia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Da Silva wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg. #T4#
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.
Garcia is keen to just control but Da Silva is a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garcia working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Garcia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. #T1#
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Garcia sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Da Silva doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Garcia paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Da Silva - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Leonardo Da 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.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Melcone Aisa and Leonardo Da Silva. Da Silva has chosen Kendrick Lamar - Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe as his entrance music. Leonardo Da Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

162 cm
29 yrs
161 lbs

167 cm
19 yrs
140 lbs

Aisa

Da Silva

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Melcone Aisa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Aisa clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.

Aisa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aisa (2) vs (0) Da Silva
Aisa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Da Silva controlling the position well.
Aisa stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisa is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Aisa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aisa continues to stall.
Aisa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisa trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Aisa postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aisa wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Da Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aisa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Da Silva working a defensive guard but Aisa passes into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is trying is best to control the position here.
Da Silva is looking to control Aisa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Da Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aisa in particular looking to stall.

Aisa wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to hold on to Aisa's head to control him but Aisa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisa trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Aisa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aisa trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aisa passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aisa (5) vs (0) Da Silva
Da Silva is trying to reverse the position but instead Aisa has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Aisa (8) vs (0) Da Silva
Aisa controlling the position well here. Da Silva rolled but Aisa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Aisa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Aisa gets his hands free.
Good control from Aisa.
More hug and hope from Aisa.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Aisa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Da Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aisa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva just trying to survive but Aisa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aisa controls the position.
Further stalling from Aisa.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Aisa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Da Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aisa controlling the positon.
Aisa not allowing Da Silva to control his hands.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aisa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Da Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aisa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Da Silva is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aisa takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Melcone Aisa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LFC 18
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
A solid body kick from Da Silva.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bean drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Da Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bean pushing down on Da Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Da Silva pulls Bean in close to his closed guard and prevents Bean from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Bean has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Da Silva to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bean is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Da Silva pulls down on the head and he's put Bean to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LFC 13
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanemaru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanemaru's sensitive parts.
Kanemaru fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Silva.
Kanemaru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanemaru shoots for a takedown but Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leonardo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideyoshi Kanemaru.#T1#
Da Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Kanemaru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Da Silva.
Kanemaru looks winded!
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kanemaru takes a step back to recover.
Kanemaru shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
Kanemaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Da Silva.
Good leg kick by Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD#
Da Silva lands a big head kick that sends Kanemaru tumbling to the mat! Da Silva takes a step backwards and waves Kanemaru back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kanemaru is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hideyoshi Kanemaru has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Da Silva.
Kanemaru is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
That kick from Da Silva tenderised Kanemaru's leg. Kanemaru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Silva throws a powerful right kick. Kanemaru tried to block low but the kick was high! Kanemaru was taken right off of his feet! Da Silva jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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