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Event:
DUEL#79 Komaroff vs Quinn
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Archer counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Archer is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Archer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Archer manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Archer controlling the action here.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Archer content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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. Archer connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Archer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Archer throws a head kick that misses.
Archer misses with the combination.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Archer is defended easily by Silva.#CL#
Archer moves into range and clinches up with Silva.#BC#
Archer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Archer gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva is pushing Archer's head away, looking to escape. Archer manages to hold on to the position though.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Archer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Archer.
Archer slows the pace down.
Silva throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Archer trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Archer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Nice strikes from Archer there. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva tries to kick Archer off but Archer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Archer prevents Silva from standing back up.
Archer is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva won't allow Archer to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Archer dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Archer stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer moves into full mount!
Archer controlling from mount.
Anderson Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Archer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Archer 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#
Archer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Archer persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Archer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Archer avoids it really well and circles away.
Archer is looking for a counter combo.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Archer gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage. #CL#
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Anderson Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Silva.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Archer regains guard.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Silva is looking to stand up but Archer won't let him.
Silva won't allow Archer to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#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.
Archer wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Archer.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Archer's waist but Archer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Archer has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Archer manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Archer continues to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is looking to stand up but Archer won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Archer sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Archer misses.
Silva blocks a head kick by Archer.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Joao Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Archer 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Archer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Thornton tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thornton has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Thornton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thornton manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Thornton's guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Silva wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Thornton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Thornton blocks nicely.
Thornton is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva 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.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thornton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#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.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thornton counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Thornton's guard.#ES#
Thornton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Thornton is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva 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.
Thornton controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #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.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva wants to stand but Thornton is controlling his arm.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Thornton wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Silva has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Thornton'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! Thornton is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Branch misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Branch's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Branch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Branch keeps moving. #T1#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Branch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Branch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Branch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Branch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva wants to stand but Branch has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Branch is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Branch has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Branch is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Branch avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is keen to just control but Branch is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silva 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##TD2#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Branch is working away.
Silva controls the position.#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura but Branch is defending well.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Branch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Branch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Branch is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.#T1##SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Branch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branch keeps working.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Silva.#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.#SUB2#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva advances to full mount.
Silva controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Silva looking to control but Branch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Branch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva looking to control but Branch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#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.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Branch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Branch manages to avoid easily.
Silva trying to control but Branch is having none of it.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Joao Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Branch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Branch is wriggling around but Silva manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura but Branch is defending well. #T1#
Branch wants to control but Silva postures up.
Branch is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva wants to stand but Branch has his arm trapped.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Branch is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branch keeps working.
Branch wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Silva has an Americana. Branch didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Silva is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Silva hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blackwell is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackwell keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva prevents Blackwell from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to stand up but Blackwell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Blackwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Silva is thwarting Blackwell's attempts to control the position.
Silva is taking a breather. Blackwell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blackwell manages to get to full guard.
Blackwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva passes Blackwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blackwell won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackwell tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Blackwell is controlling Silva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blackwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blackwell.
Blackwell wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackwell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is standing up over Blackwell. Blackwell looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
#T3#
Blackwell struggling a bit here.
Silva trying to control the action but Blackwell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Blackwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackwell pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blackwell trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwell keeps working.
Blackwell tries to escape but Silva is in control. #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.
Silva wants to control but Blackwell is keeping him busy.
Blackwell stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva tries to stand but Blackwell is controlling his head.
Blackwell prevents Silva from improving position.
Blackwell tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Blackwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwell is looking to get back to his feet here but Silva is keeping cool and he's managed to take Blackwell's back.
Silva is not going to allow Blackwell to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Blackwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Blackwell is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva stops Blackwell from standing up.
Blackwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva won't allow Blackwell to sweep him here.
Silva postures up in Blackwell's guard and throws a big left but Blackwell blocks it.
Blackwell keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwell has Silva pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Silva trying to control but Blackwell is working from the bottom.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blackwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackwell, not yet.
Blackwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Blackwell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blackwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Blackwell looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva throws a leg kick but Blackwell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blackwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackwell with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva pushes down on Blackwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva is taking a breather. Blackwell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Blackwell wants to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to control the action but Blackwell is working from the bottom.
Blackwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva. #T3#
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blackwell wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Blackwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva has managed to pass to side control instead.
Silva wants to stand but Blackwell is controlling his arm.
Blackwell is not content to let Silva control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blackwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Blackwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blackwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
#TD2#
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackwell is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blackwell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva prevents Blackwell from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackwell defends it well.
Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blackwell. #T1##SUB2#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Blackwell defends the submission attempt.
Blackwell is holding on to half guard well.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Blackwell is defending well.
Blackwell is not content to let Silva control the position.
Blackwell is looking to escape.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva is trying to control. Blackwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blackwell is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Blackwell is looking to improve his position.
Blackwell is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Blackwell gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Blackwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blackwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Blackwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blackwell.
Silva wants to control from the top but Blackwell keeps moving.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Silva stands and steps away. Blackwell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blackwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Blackwell persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva wants to stand but Blackwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Blackwell trying to control the position.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blackwell's head.
Blackwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva tries to stand but Blackwell is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva wants to control from the top but Blackwell keeps moving.
Daren Blackwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Blackwell is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Silva!
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